Mini almond cheesecakes

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-Karen Thackeray
¾cupAlmonds; ground
1tablespoonMargarine; melted
1Envelope unflavored gelatin
¼cupCold water
12ouncesLight cream cheese
¾cupSkim milk
½cupSugar; OR 12 pkgs sugar sub.
¼teaspoonAlmond extract
3cupsFresh peach slices;peeled

Directions

Stir together almonds and margarine in small bowl. Press mixture evenly onto bottoms of 12 paper-lined baking cups (muffin tins).

Soften gelatin in water in small saucepan; stir over low heat until dissolved. Beat cream cheese milk, sugar and almond extract in large mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.

Stir in gelatin. Pour into baking cups; freeze until firm.

Place peaches in food processor or blender container; process until smooth. Spoon peach puree onto individual plates.

Remove cheesecakes from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Peel off paper. Invert cheesecakes onto plates. Garnish with additional peach slices, raspberries and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Note: For a sweeter peach puree, add sugar to taste.

Calories: 175 Source: No Guilt Desserts