PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Mini Cheesecake Baskets

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Mini Cheesecake Baskets recipe

photo by:kraft

These adorable mini cheesecake baskets fit right in with spring's other cute sights. And they'll take you only a few simple steps. Fun to make, and even more fun to eat.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

2 hr 30 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/2

cup sugar

1/2

tsp. vanilla

eggs

NILLA Wafers

1-1/2

cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, tinted green

small jelly beans

pieces shoestring licorice (4 inch each)

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

BEAT cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.

PLACE wafer on bottom of each of 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over wafers.

BAKE 20 min. or until centers are almost set. Cool. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top evenly with coconut and jelly beans just before serving. Bend each licorice piece, then insert both ends into each cheesecake to resemble the handle of a basket. Keep refrigerated.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

These baskets are sure to be a hit at an Easter egg hunt. They are fun to make, and each basket is an easy portion to serve.

How to Tint Coconut

Place coconut and a few drops green food coloring in small resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Shake bag gently until coconut is evenly tinted.

Variation

Omit NILLA Wafers. Prepare as directed, pouring batter evenly into 12 ready-to-use single-serve graham cracker crumb crusts.

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vanjaneg

posted:3/26/2005

This was so easy and very good.My whole family love them.

pam475

posted:3/25/2005

This recipe is awesome!! I made it for my son's easter party at school and it was a hit. I did not use licorice for the handles, instead I used twizzlers and they were just as great and did not go limp. I will use this recipe over and over!!

a cook

posted:3/23/2005

I made this recipe for my daughter's class. It was a big hit. They loved it....I'm going to make more on easter day.

Boonowuno

posted:3/20/2005

This recipe sounds awesome. I haven't tried to make this yet but before I do I want to be sure it's okay to use Splenda sugar substitute in place of the sugar. I am referring to the 100% substitute, not the new 50/50 product. Can anyone tell me? Thanks.

diagirl

posted:3/19/2005

I've been making the mini cheesecakes for years. But the easter basket idea was a wonderful addition for the season

SheriJ1969

posted:3/18/2005

These are so cute and really delicious and easier to make than I would've thought. The kids enjoyed decorating their own and eating the decorations, but as it turns out, only Mommy likes the cheesecake part! Too bad! : )

frpatr4

posted:3/17/2005

brought this to work for a baby shower we had for a co-worker. it was a big hit. instead of the coconut and jelly beans i had a drollop of whip cream. next time will use the coconut and jelly beans

a cook

posted:3/17/2005

My sons school hosted a bake sale and asked parents to donate 2 dozen baked goods. It was so easy to make that my son was able to help. This recipe was such a hit by the kids and staff, they went quick and everyone loved them.

mame25

posted:3/15/2005

This was a wonderful recipe!! It was easy to follow and didn't take long at all. It's a fun and easy desert if you need something ina hurry. I plan to make these for Easter to put on the table when company comes over. Overall it's a wonderful recipe and they taste great also!

Anoush

posted:3/15/2005

I made the cupcakes today and I am going to make more for my grandson's 3rd birthday at the park. I am sure all the children will enjoy both the taste and the looks of it. I might have to make at least 40-50 cupcakes. Thank you for the beautiful idea. Ann