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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 20 minsServings:12

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:2 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:12

Servings:

12

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Jason Donnelly

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¾cupgraham cracker crumbs(from12graham cracker sheets)2tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted1tablespoongranulated sugarplus1cup, divided2(8 ounce) packagescream cheese, softened2largeeggs, at room temperature2tablespoonsgrated lemon zest3tablespoonslemon juice2teaspoonsvanilla extract½teaspoonsalt6ouncesfresh raspberries(about1 1/4cups), roughly chopped, divided

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Ingredients

¾cupgraham cracker crumbs(from12graham cracker sheets)

2tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted

1tablespoongranulated sugarplus1cup, divided

2(8 ounce) packagescream cheese, softened

2largeeggs, at room temperature

2tablespoonsgrated lemon zest

3tablespoonslemon juice

2teaspoonsvanilla extract

½teaspoonsalt

6ouncesfresh raspberries(about1 1/4cups), roughly chopped, divided

DirectionsPreheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a medium bowl. Press about 4 teaspoons of crumb mixture into the bottom of each of the prepared cups. Bake until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Let cool at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.Jason DonnellyWhile the crusts cool, beat cream cheese and the remaining 1 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just incorporated after each addition, about 30 seconds. Add lemon zest and juice, vanilla and salt; beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped raspberries until evenly distributed.Jason DonnellyDivide the batter evenly among the cooled crusts (heaping 1/4 cup each) and top with the remaining chopped raspberries (about 1/2 cup). Bake at 300°F until the centers are slightly jiggly, about 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature in the pan on a wire rack, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.Jason DonnellyTo make aheadRefrigerate for up to 1 day in the muffin tin covered with plastic wrap or an airtight container.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a medium bowl. Press about 4 teaspoons of crumb mixture into the bottom of each of the prepared cups. Bake until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Let cool at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.Jason DonnellyWhile the crusts cool, beat cream cheese and the remaining 1 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just incorporated after each addition, about 30 seconds. Add lemon zest and juice, vanilla and salt; beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped raspberries until evenly distributed.Jason DonnellyDivide the batter evenly among the cooled crusts (heaping 1/4 cup each) and top with the remaining chopped raspberries (about 1/2 cup). Bake at 300°F until the centers are slightly jiggly, about 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature in the pan on a wire rack, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.Jason DonnellyTo make aheadRefrigerate for up to 1 day in the muffin tin covered with plastic wrap or an airtight container.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a medium bowl. Press about 4 teaspoons of crumb mixture into the bottom of each of the prepared cups. Bake until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Let cool at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.

overhead view of graham cracker crust in muffin tin

While the crusts cool, beat cream cheese and the remaining 1 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just incorporated after each addition, about 30 seconds. Add lemon zest and juice, vanilla and salt; beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped raspberries until evenly distributed.

overhead view of cheesecake batter in a bowl and a hand mixer

Divide the batter evenly among the cooled crusts (heaping 1/4 cup each) and top with the remaining chopped raspberries (about 1/2 cup). Bake at 300°F until the centers are slightly jiggly, about 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature in the pan on a wire rack, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

overhead view of cheesecake batter poured into several of the crusted muffin openings of the tin

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 1 day in the muffin tin covered with plastic wrap or an airtight container.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)268Calories17gFat27gCarbs4gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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