Cheesecake in just a few hours? Yes please. With a biscuit crust and a tasty cream cheese filling, this dessert from Eugenie Kitchen, is perfect for the cupcake and cheesecake fans in your life. Using a cupcake pan means you can have your desert today, instead of waiting all day for the dessert to settle in the traditional spring-form pan. 

Before your begin, grab the following ingredients:

3/4 cups (3 ounces) graham crackers crushed
2 tablespoons of melted butter
1 brick of cream cheese ( 8 to 9 ounces) softened
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 eggs 

In a bowl combine your graham cracker crumbs and butter and mix well. You will use this mixture as the crust for your cheesecake, so divide the crumbs between your cupcake liners and press firmly. Set aside.

Soften your cream cheese in the microwave for 15 seconds or let it set out on the counter about 30 minutes prior to cooking. Place your softened cream cheese into a bowl and press firmly to remove all lumps and create a smooth frosting-like cream. 

Beat until smooth. 

Add your sugar, corn starch, vanilla and lemon juice to your softened cream cheese. The tablespoon of lemon juice will help bring out the flavors in your cheesecake. The recipe calls for freshly-squeezed lemon juice, but bottled juice works fine too.

Stir the ingredients to mix incorporated ingredients and then beat until the cheese mix is creamy. Add your eggs one at a time and beat to smooth between each egg. 

After mixing, divide your cheesecake mixture into cupcake molds. Each cupcake liner should only be filled about 2/3 of the way full. Tap your pan on the counter to remove air bubbles and to even out the cheesecake layer.

Bake your cheesecake in the oven for about 20 minutes on 350 degrees. Check your cheesecake sooner if your oven cooks faster. The cheesecake should rise a bit. 

Remove cakes from pan and allow to cool completely. Then refrigerate for at least two hours. The top of your cheesecakes may sink a little during the settling time. Top with whipped cream and your favorite fruit before serving. 

This simple recipe lets you enjoy a tasty cheesecake without waiting all night for the cake to settle properly! Try this cheesecake at your next summer party. If you liked this recipe, share it on Facebook. Tell us what your favorite cheesecake flavor is in the comments below. 

Copyright 2016 Cooktop Cove