A Favorite & A First

I've been out of town for 3 weeks, and my cooking has been limited. I was happy to get back in my kitchen and cook again.


Shakey Beef (Favorite)




Cheesecake (First)

I love all things personalized/miniature, so I made the perfect size cheesecakes using my cupcake pan. They turned out pretty good for a first attempt. I like my cheesecake plain, so I didn't add any toppings.


Filling:
8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
1 egg
Sugar
Tablespoon Vanilla (I'm going to use a bit less the next time I make this)

Crust:
Crushed Cinnamon Graham Crackers (I used Teddy Grahams because they're so cute)
3 tablespoons melted butter

In a blender, pulse the graham crackers and add melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Lightly grease the pan with butter. Add the graham cracker mixture and pack in the bottom of the pan.

Filling:
Mix the softened cream cheese and egg and blend until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla until thoroughly mixed. Fill the cream cheese mixture into the pan. Bake for about 30 minutes (or until top is no longer shiny). Remove the baking pan from oven, and allow the cakes to set and cool. Remove the cheesecake from pan and refrigerate for an hour. Top with fruits if you like. Enjoy!