These mini cheesecakes aren't just adorable, baked in a muffin tin. They're quicker to make than traditional cheesecake and perfectly portioned.

Mini New York Cheesecakes

Serves 12

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/2 hours (including 1 hour cooling time)

For the crust:

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Pinch of salt

For the filling:

2 (8-ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

2/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Pinch of salt

For the topping:

1 cup sliced strawberries or chopped pitted cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed)

1 tablespoon sugar

Preheat oven to 325 F. Line 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with paper liners.

To prepare crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon sugar in a medium bowl. Drizzle in melted butter, add a pinch of salt, and stir with a fork to combine. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups (about 1 tablespoon each) and press down with the back of a spoon.

To prepare filling: Beat cream cheese, yogurt, 2/3 cup sugar and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, lemon juice and a pinch of salt; beat, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, until just combined. Divide the batter among the prepared cups (the cups will be full).

Bake the cheesecakes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Then refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

To prepare topping: Combine strawberries (or cherries) and sugar in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour. Then refrigerate until ready to use.

To serve, top each cheesecake with a generous 1 tablespoon of the fruit.

Recipe nutrition: Per serving: 217 Calories, Total Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 95 mg, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Fiber: 0 g, Total Sugars: 17 g, Added Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 6 g, Sodium: 191 mg, Potassium: 111 mg, Folate: 25 mcg, Calcium: 65 mg

Carbohydrate Servings 1 1/2

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