Mardi Gras Cheesecake Muffins

These little cheesecakes are decked out in Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold. They look like they have been decorated with beads and coins. The first time I made these was for a party my college roommate had for one of the parades. Back then her house was just a block off the parade route. She has since moved but back then we all enjoyed many parades at her house.

This year I made a third of the recipe just so I could share it with all of you. I was able to make 8 muffins. Perfect for a little dessert treat after dinner. I really like this fruit topping. It is very light and colorful. Perfect for any Mardi Gras celebration you might have. I hope you all enjoyed a little Mardi Gras fun this year.

Mardi Gras Cheesecake Muffins

Makes 2 Dozen

Ingredients

1 pkg. reduced fat vanilla wafers

3 (8oz.) pkg. reduced fat cream cheese

3 eggs

3/4 cup Granulated Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla

1 can crushed pineapple, drained

1 bunch of seedless red grapes

2 - 3 Kiwi, peeled and sliced into coins
Cupcake liners (Mardi Gras colors or theme, foil works too)

Directions

Cream the cream cheese and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and beat until well mixed. Place 1 vanilla wafer in paper lined cupcake pan. Spoon mix on cookie until cup is 2/3 full.

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Top each muffin with a spoonful of pineapple, a red grape or 2 and a kiwi slice. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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