A Swerve from Healthful Eating -- Cheesecake!

A BIG, BIG swerve, but, oh! so good!

I love cheesecake, but am too lazy to make a full-size one.  I found this recipe by Paula Deen in her cookbook Christmas with Paula Deen & couldn't resist making them.  A new favorite for me!

Cheesecake Cupcakes

24 cupcakes

3 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

4 eggs

1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla

TOPPING:

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Kiwi/Strawberry slices, fruit topping or jam

Line muffin cups with paper liners.  In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until very smooth.  Add the sugar & mix well.  Add eggs & vanilla.  Mix well.  Fill cups about 1/2 full.  Bake 25 minutes until set & golden brown.

Make topping: Combine sour cream, sugar & vanilla.  Stir well with rubber spatula.  Spoon about 2 teaspoon on top of each cupcake & return to oven for 5 minutes to glaze.  Remove & cool completely.  Store in a container with lid in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  Before serving, decorate with fruit.  Serve at room temperature.