Let me be the first to say you will never miss the extra calories after you have had one of these creamy and oh so dreamy Skinny Mini Cheesecakes!

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Who says you “can’t have your cake and eat it too? Well with these adorable and delectable Skinny Mini Cheesecake I am here to say “YOU CAN!”. I made these Skinny Mini Cheesecakes in honor of my sister in law, who loves cheesecake.  Cheesecake is that one dessert that makes your mouth water and your eyes roll back after the first bite.  It is so soft, smooth and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness.  Adding fresh fruit, chocolate, caramel, or homemade jam to the top really makes these Skinny Mini Cheesecakes irresistible.

The cinnamon flavored graham crackers gave the crust just a touch of spice to go with everything nice, and trust me when I say no one is going to know these Skinny Mini Cheesecakes are made with low fat cream cheese and cottage cheese.

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Skinny Mini Cheesecake is such a cute dessert to have for Easter or Mother’s Day brunch.  I love that I can make these ahead of time and leave them in the refrigerator until I am ready to top them with my delicious homemade raspberry jam, fresh local fruit and a sprig of fragrant mint.  It makes planning much easier knowing I have the dessert ready to go.  I really filled my cupcake tins full because they sink quite a bit once they have cooled, so I only got eleven Skinny Mini Cheesecakes out of one batch. You could fill them a little less if you really need to stretch your cream cheese mixture in order to get twelve cheesecake from your batch.

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Have fun with these Skinny Mini Cheesecakes and add your own personality to the party. xoxo.

 

Skinny Mini Cheesecake
Serves 11
The way a not so guilty pleasure should taste, creamy and delicious.
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Crust
  1. 3-whole low fat cinnamon graham crackers
  2. 1-1/2-tablespoons butter, melted
Cheesecake
  1. 8-ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  2. 2-Tbsp + 2-tsp splenda sugar blend
  3. 1-egg
  4. 1-egg white
  5. 1-cup 2% cottage cheese
  6. 1-teaspoon vanilla
  7. 1-1/2-tablespoons flour
  8. 1-jar of raspberry jam (or any flavor of choice)
  9. blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mint leaves or any other toppings of choice.
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with foil cupcake liners.
Crust
  1. Break graham crackers into food processor and process into fine crumbs.
  2. With processor running, drizzle in melted butter until combined.
  3. Divide crust into muffin cups and gently press down with fingers.
  4. Bake 5 minutes.
Cheescake
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add egg and egg white and blend until smooth.
  3. Place cottage cheese in food processor and process until smooth.
  4. Add cottage cheese, vanilla, and flour to cream cheese mixture and beat until combined.
  5. Divide mixture evenly between muffin cups, about 3/4 the way full.
  6. Bake 15-20 minutes, until centers are puffed and edges are set.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely to room temperature. Centers will sink when cooled.
  8. Refrigerate fro a minimum of 6-8 hours or overnight.
  9. Serve with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Adapted from 400 calories or Less with our Best Bites
Adapted from 400 calories or Less with our Best Bites
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