Cheesecake Cups

December 13, 2008

Cheesecake that is very easy to make low calorie just use low fat cream cheese and low fat wafers. Great recipe for those Christmas parties.

2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia cream cheese (soft)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 vanilla wafers
1 can cherry pie filling

Mix cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together. Beat until fluffy. Line baking cups with vanilla wafers. Put cheese mixture into the paper cups. Bake at 345 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool. Top with your favorite fruit.

Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

February 26, 2008

Coconut and cream cheese what a great combination. this frosting is very good on spice cake or carrot cake for an added extra flavor.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups flaked coconut
One (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the coconut and cook, stirring constantly, until coconut is golden brown, about 8 minutes.

In a bowl cream the remaining butter and the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla slowly, beating after each addition. Beat until smooth. Stir in the toasted coconut.