Name: Cherry Mini Cheesecakes
Prep time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Americana
Ingredients: 1/3 cups FAGE® Total 0% greek style yogurt; 4.5 ounces flour; 3 tablespoons sugar , powdered; 1/8 teaspoons salt; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter , cold, cut into small pieces; 3 1/2 teaspoons water, frosting; 1 1/4 cups pitted cherry, chopped; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice , fresh; 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 cups cream cheese; 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence; 1 egg, large

Preparation

Medium

Line a pyrex or ceramic dish with parchment paper. Place the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor and combine. Add the cold butter and sprinkle with water and ice. Pulse 10 times or until the mixture resembles coarse flour. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press the mixture to the bottom of the dish or pyrex. Bake at 350ºF for 23 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 325ºF. Place the cherries, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes or until the cherries are tender. Mix the lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the cherry mixture and cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Let the mixture cool slightly. Pour the cherry mixture into the food processor, and process until smooth. Place the puree mixture in a bowl and set aside.