Cheesecake cups

 

Cheater "cheesecake" cups

This is an evolution. I've been making cheater cheesecake for years, mainly because whenever I attempt a real cheesecake it's an abysmal failure. So this "cheesecake" is my go to. Excuse the use of dream whip, it does serve a purpose! And this is a fantastic last minute dessert. 

Cheater "cheesecake"

Cream cheese filling

8 ounces of cream cheese (philly type will do, but if you can get your hands on Victoria style it makes it that much better)

1 1/4 cups icing sugar

1 pkg of dream whip prepared as stated on package.

Graham crumb base

1/2 cup graham crumbs

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup butter

1 can of cherry pie filling

In a pan melt the butter and dump in crumbs and sugar. Over medium low heat keep moving until the mixture begins to stick together. Do not allow to burn!

Spoon into the bottom of your glasses (mason jars, shot cups ect.)

In a mixing bowl mix up the dream whip as per the package.

Add in the cream cheese and allow to mix together.

Leave on medium low for a few minutes.

Mix in the icing sugar and allow to mix together another minute, stoppin g every now and again to scrape down the sides.

Layer the cream cheese mixture into the jars on top of the crumbs.

Layer cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese mixture.