Butter Pecan Cheesecake Tarts

COOK TIME: 25 Min

Imagine a party where every guest receives his or her own cheesecake! Wow, it sounds like a Christmas miracle, but you can make it a yummy reality with this simple recipe.

What You'll Need

24 vanilla wafer cookies
1/4 cup (½ stick) butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons butter-flavored extract
24 pecan halves

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups and place a vanilla wafer in each.
Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes (be careful not to burn the butter); set aside and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add the eggs and extract and beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chopped pecan mixture; mix well and fill each muffin cup 3/4 full. Top each with a pecan half.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool completely then cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Makes 2 dozen tarts.