How to Make Mini Cheesecake Bites

Mini Cheesecake Bites

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Who doesn't love cheesecake? But sometimes just a bite is the right amount especially on a dessert buffet. These minis taste like traditional lemony NY-style cheesecake!

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Here are the ingredients you need to make these little bites of heaven. Be sure to bring the dairy and eggs to room temp!

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First, prepare the graham cracker crust by crushing the crackers either by hand or in a food processor.

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Either in the processor or in a bowl, add the melted butter, brown sugar and salt to the graham cracker crumbs and mix well.

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Grab a shot glass and mini muffin tin liners. Put a tablespoon of crust into each liner; use the bottom of the glass to press it into place.

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Bake the crust for five minutes and let it cool while you prepare the filling with a hand or stand mixer.

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Beat the cream cheese and sugar. Add egg, yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest and salt and mix well again.

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Put about 1 heaping tablespoon of filling in each crust-filled liner. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove, cool, refrigerate, top as desired.

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