Cherry Crescent Cheesecake Cups

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 201 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
1 each egg
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup almonds chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 can crescent rolls
topping
1 cup cherry pie filling
2 tablespoons amaretto liquer or cherry brandy
1 tablespoon margarine

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease 8 muffin cups.

In medium bowl, combine cream cheese and egg until smooth.

Add powdered sugar, almondds and extract; mix well.

Separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforation to seal.

Press or roll each rectangle into an 8x4-inch rectangle.

Cut each in half crosswise to form 8 squares.

Press each square into bottom of prepared muffin cup, leaving corners of each square extended over sides of cup.

Place about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in center of each square.

Bring 4 corners of each square together in center of cup and firmly press points together to seal.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 18 to 23 minutes or until golden brown.

Immediately remove from muffin cups.

In small saucepan, combine topping ingredients; cook over low heat until bubbly and margarine melts.

Serve over warm desserts.

Refrigerate leftovers.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 58g
Amount per Serving
Calories 201 54% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g19%
 Saturated Fat 7.0g34%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 113mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g6%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
 Sugars 18.0g
Protein 3.0g6%
Vitamin A 10%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3%  Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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