Mini Cheesecakes with a buttery graham cracker crust, and a dollop of your favorite jam. The perfect sweet bite at just over 130 calories each!
You guys.
I just can’t handle the fact that Jon Stewart is no longer doing The Daily Show.
I was completely in denial when he announced his retirement months back, thinking nope, this is all some big joke. But then, as the days inched closer to the final show, I knew it was happening.
I got visibly irritated and whiney. Paul was like, “Maybe Trevor Noah will be good.” And I was like, “Trevor…who? I don’t know this Trevor. And he is no Jon Stewart.” *stomps feet*
Then the final episode came. And I cried. I freaking cried over Jon Stewart! And Paul was like, “Babe. It’s ok.” And I was like, “It’s so not ok! Hush!”
Clearly this is not as bad as when Dan Stevens decided to leave Downton Abbey and nobody knew…until he died! And we were like, “Did Matthew just die? He DID NOT just die????”
I’m still recovering from that one.
At least we had time to process Jon Stewart leaving. Or so I’m told.
Ok. But then… THEN I found out that The Comedians got cancelled after only one season. That show was brilliant. But The Strain got picked up again << garbage!
What is going on????
To put salt in the wound, I just finished the 8th and final season of Weeds. *sob* Admittedly, they sort of jumped the shark after the first few seasons, and it got somewhat silly. But I still loved it. That show forced me out of bed in the morning and on the treadmill for two months, at least. Now I need to find a replacement.
I can’t take it.
Sigh.
Mini cheesecakes, friends. It’s where it’s at when Cable TV makes you mad. And sad. HA.
These are the perfect bite when you want something sweet, but don’t have room for an entire slice, or are trying to watch your weight. Without the jam, they’re only 130 each!
I feel better already.
Mini Cheesecakes with Jam
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine graham cracker crumbs (about 7-8 full sheets)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 8 ounce package cream cheese , softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- assorted jams
- muffin cup liners
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper liners into a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Add in the graham cracker crumbs and mix to combine with a fork. Evenly distribute the graham cracker mixture into each muffin cup (approximately 1 heaping tablespoon); press gently.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together with a handheld mixer, until smooth. Add in the egg; beat until combined. Spoon evenly over graham cracker crusts.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Remove paper liners; top each with 1 teaspoon of your favorite jam.
Nutrition
0riginally from Taste of Home
Lo says
Absolutely delicious; brought these to a work luncheon, everyone loved them.
amanda says
I love these little cheesecakes! Amazing!
pam says
Well at least you could console yourself with those adorable cheesecakes.
Joanne says
TV has definitely been letting us down lately! And I am totally cool with us eating our emotions in cheesecake form. I mean, what else are we supposed to do?!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So perfectly easy and I’m sure, irresistible. I’ll take two please. And then go for two 30 minute walks ;)
Ray says
Worse than Dan Stevens leaving? Jessica Findlay. Lady Sybil. Her rebellious nature was a breath of fresh air. Instead Edith somehow manages to hang around moping all over the place.
Amy @Very Culinary says
I said it was NOT as bad as Dan Stevens leaving. And omg, you are so right about Edith. I would say, she needs to be the next killed off, but since this coming season is the last, it’s R.I.P. for everyone. :/
Ray says
There are some things we say about Lady Mary, though. Two people who had one thing in common with her died. That’s why we were worried about Lord Gillingham’s health.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
So…I never watched Jon Stewart. Do you hate me??? But I can kind of relate, I have one episode of Friday Night Lights left. ONE. Then I will cry all the tears and start over again. Love mini cheesecakes!
Amy @Very Culinary says
I just started watching that, thanks to you…I’m already hooked!
Dani H says
This sounds absolutely decadent… until you see the calorie count. Brilliant, Amy! And thank you! I bet you could freeze these without the jam (Sara Lee freezes her cheesecake) and then just pull one out, let it thaw for 30 minutes and have a treat day or night. LOVE these! And I never would have thought to add jam. You are a culinary wonder, my dear!
I keep meaning to watch Weeds but haven’t done it yet.
Hope you and Paul and the kids had a good summer, sweetie.
Amy @Very Culinary says
Thanks, Dani…and nice to hear from you! <3
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I feel your pain sister. Jon Stewart fans everywhere are mourning. And I don’t even watch Downton Abbey anymore. . did you know Dan Stevens left to go do theater?! Can you believe it? The nerve .. :P anyway, emotional eating and mini cheesecakes. I love it! :)