Irresistible Mini Cherry Cream Cheese Pies

Here’s a delightful recipe for Irresistible Mini Cherry Cream Cheese Pies:

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

For the Cherry Topping:

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
   • In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
   • Divide the mixture evenly among a 12-cup muffin tin, pressing firmly into the bottom to form a crust.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
   • Add the egg and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
3. Assemble the Pies:
   • Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the crust in each muffin cup, filling each about 2/3 full.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
   • Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
4. Add the Cherry Topping:
   • Once the mini pies have cooled, spoon a generous amount of cherry pie filling over each one.
5. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 2 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to set.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Carefully remove the mini pies from the muffin tin (using a small knife to loosen the edges if necessary).
   • Serve chilled and enjoy your irresistible mini cherry cream cheese pies!

Tips:

• For a smoother release from the muffin tin, you can use paper liners or silicone muffin cups.
• Feel free to experiment with different pie fillings if you want to try other flavors.