Lemon Cheesecake Tassies Recipe

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Lemon Cheesecake Tassies
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  1. DOUGH:.
  2. Lightly grease 24 mini muffin cups.
  3. In a food processor, combine the flour and butter.
  4. Process in an off/on pulses until mixture is the consistency of fine crumbs.
  5. In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk, vanilla, sugar, lemon zest and salt until well blended. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and process in off/on pulses until just evenly incorporated and smooth.do not overprocess. divide the dough into quarters.
  6. Divide each quarter into 6 equal portions. Shape the portions into balls with lightly greased hands.
  7. Flatten each ball slightly. Place each ball in a muffin cup; press down in the center so dough fits cup snugly and is slightly concave.
  8. Set the muffin tins on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350 - *.
  9. Bake in the upper third of the oven for 16-19 minutes, or until lightly browned all over and slightly darker at the edges.
  10. Transfer the baking sheet with the muffin pans to wire racks.
  11. FILLING:.
  12. In a food processor, process the cream cheese, sugar, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla until well blended and completely smooth.
  13. Transfer the filling to a 2 cup measure with a spout.
  14. Pour the filling over the baking dough rounds, dividing it evenly among the muffin cups. bake in the upper third of the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the filling is set and just beginning to color at the edges. Add more 1/4 tsp jam or preserves to the center of each tassie and continue baking until the filling is puffed and slightly tinged with color. 4-5 minutes more.
  15. Transfer the muffin pans to wire racks. Let stand until completely cooled. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.filli.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 286.35 Kcal (1199 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.15g 19%
Cholesterol 80.64mg 27%
Sodium 69.5mg 3%
Potassium 183.75mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.44g 12%
Sugars 13.35g 53%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 8.98g 18%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.52 Kcal (1396 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.15g 19%
Cholesterol 93.92mg 27%
Sodium 80.95mg 3%
Potassium 214.02mg 4%
Total Carbs 42.44g 12%
Sugars 15.55g 53%
Dietary Fiber 2.31g 8%
Protein 10.46g 18%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 5%
Calcium 32.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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