The Harried Housewife / Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Ingredients

• As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
• LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS
• 1 (6-count) packages store-bought mini graham cracker pie crusts
• 1 (8-ounce) package regular or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place crusts in their foil pans on a baking sheet. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar; beat until smooth. Add egg and lemon juice; beat until combined. Stir in lemon zest. Divide batter among crusts. Bake until centers are just set, 20 to 22 minutes. Place tarts on a wire rack. Cool completely. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours. Remove tarts from their disposable foil pans, if desired. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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