Mini Snowman Cheesecakes

SERVES: 16

CHILL TIME: 30 Min

COOK TIME: 25 Min

These mini cheesecakes make for a great sweet-and-salty treat! They feature a salty pretzel crust and a creamy cheesecake layer. Since they come together so easily, they're perfect for parties and holiday celebrations. Plus, a little festive decoration takes these from ordinary mini cheesecakes to special, Mini Snowmen Cheesecakes!

What You'll Need

PRETZEL CRUST
1 1/2 cup finely crushed pretzels
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 stick butter, melted
CHEESECAKE FILLING
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine pretzels and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Add melted butter and continue to pulse another 10 seconds or until mixture is moistened. Add about 1-1/2 tablespoons of crumb mixture to each liner. Gently press and flatten mixture with your thumb to make an even layer in the bottom of each. Bake 5 minutes.
To make the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Fill each liner 3/4 full. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheesecake is set. Remove from oven and let cool 30 minutes.