Title: Philly 3-Step Mini-Cheesecake Baskets
Categories: Cheesecake Dessert
Yield: 12 Servings
| 16 | oz | Cream cheese, softened* |
| 1/2 | c | Sugar |
| 1/2 | ts | Vanilla |
| 2 | | Eggs |
| 12 | | Vanilla wafers |
| GARNISH |
| | | Jelly Beans |
| | | Shredded coconut |
| | | Licorice strands |
| | | Green food coloring |
*Cream cheese used is Philadelphia Brand. Place vanilla wafers on bottom
of 12 paper lined muffin cups. Mix remaining ingredients together. Pour
cream cheese mixture into muffin cups. Bake at 350^F for 20 minutes or
until centers are almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Sprinkle with coconut and jelly beans just before serving. Shape licorice
to make basket handles. Makes 12 servings. To tint coconut: Toss with a
few drops of green food coloring in a small zipper-style plastic bag. To
make a full-size PHILLY 3-step cheesecake special for Easter, decorate with
coconut and jelly beans.