Lemony Mini-Cheesecakes Crust: 1 pkg (11 oblong) graham crackers, crushed to yield 1-2/3 C crumbs 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted with 1 Tbsp honey Mix ingredients until well combined. Press firmly into mini-cupcake or muffin pans to line each cup. Refrigerate until chilled.
Filling: 1/2lb low-fat cottage cheese 1 egg white 1 whole egg 1/4 C (2 oz) light cream cheese 2 Tbsp evaporated skim milk 3 Tbsp Imperial Sugar or Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar 1/2 Tbsp finely grated lemon peel 2-1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Combine filling ingredients in work bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade. Process until smooth and creamy. Pour into prepared mini-cupcake pans. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes, or until set. Let cool to room temperature before storing in refrigerator. Loosen cakes by running a thin knife blade around the edge of each before removing from pan. 24 servings, 60-65 calories per serving. Glaze for Lemony Mini-Cheesecakes
Any brand fruit spread, jam or preserves Any fresh berries in season
Melt fruit spread in small saucepan over very low heat. Strain through sieve lined with double thickness of cheesecloth. Place one or more berries on each mini-cheesecake, and spread with 1 or 2 teaspoons glaze while it is still quite warm. (Glaze will thicken and solidify as it cools, becoming impossible to work with.)18 calories per teaspoon.
Memories & Stories
Imperial Sugar Company, As I think back on my first cooking experiences I remember helping with preparing evening meals with my mother directing the processes. I also remember the special foods my grandmother made. She made a chiffon cake she whipped the eggs by hand even after getting a hand mixer. She made a donut-like pastry called grebble. Her technique and method was measuring everything with her hands. She knew the exact texture and consistency for her specialties. They always seemed to come out perfectly. I can still remember the aroma of her home.
The memories of cooking tug at my heart and make my tummy rumble. No matter how I cook today those foods prepared with my mother and grandmother can never be duplicated because the secret ingredient was their special love.
Lemony Mini-Cheesecakes
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