Cheesecake Cupcakes

 

• Prep Time 20 min
• Total Time 3 hr 30 min
• Servings 18

Cute little cheesecakes topped with strawberry-flavored rainbow chip frosting. Oh so yummy!

Ingredients

Crust

1  Cup graham cracker crumbs

2  Tablespoons sugar

3  Tablespoons butter, melted

Cheesecake

2  Packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1/2  Cup sugar

1  Teaspoon vanilla

2   Eggs

1/4   Cup strawberry fruit spread

1   Cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy rainbow chip frosting

     Small strawberries, if desired

Directions

• 1 Heat oven to 325°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups; lightly spray paper cups with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Spoon evenly into muffin cups; press down slightly.
• 2 In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Spoon filling evenly into muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full.
• 3 Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until filling is set. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• 4 In small bowl, mix fruit spread and frosting; spread over cupcakes. Refrigerate about 2 hours. Garnish each with small strawberry half.

Cheesecake Cupcakes