Just right . . .

Here is a dessert that I brought to a 4th of July party. They are just right in size and you can garnish with many different choices. They are very easy to make and seemed to be a hit, so here's the recipe.

MINI CHEESECAKES

1 1/2 C. graham cracker crumbs

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 c. butter, melted

3 (8oz) packages of cream cheese, softened

1 (14oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

3 eggs

2 t. vanilla

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press equal portions onto bottoms of 24 lightly greased or paper-lined muffin cups.

In a large mixing bowl, cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Spoon equal amounts of mixure (about 3 tablespoons) into prepared cups. Bake 20 minutes or until cakes spring back when lightly touched. Cool. Chill. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 2 dozen mini cheescakes.

Suggested garnishes: strawberries, mint, kiwi, marachino cherries, mandarin orange slice, chocolate chips, etc.