Mini Lemon Cheesecakes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° and add cupcake liners to muffin pan, or with a non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix graham crackers, sugar and butter with a fork until combined.

Step 3

Press graham cracker crust mixture into the bottom of the muffin pan.

Step 4

Place muffin pan in oven for 5 minutes, remove and set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until creamy. Then, add in sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 6

Add whisked eggs to cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed until combined.

Step 7

Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until blended.

Step 8

Scoop cheesecake filling evenly into prepared muffin pan.

Step 9

Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes. Cheesecake will be done when the center is still a bit wobbly.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let cool for 1 hour.

Step 11

Remove cheesecakes from pan and place in a container and cover. Place container in the refrigerator and chill for 4 hours, or overnight.

Step 12

In a small saucepan, whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.

Step 13

Add butter to pan, stirring constantly. Mixture will thicken and will be done when glaze sticks to the back of a spoon.

Step 14

Remove from pan, pour into a small, heat-safe bowl, and let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 15

Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator until cold, or overnight.

Step 16

Add glaze to each mini cheesecake and enjoy.

Step 17

Keep refrigerated.