Lemon Curd Cheesecake Bites

From Kristi’s Kitchen

Cheesecake Ingredients:

2 -8oz. packages organic cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup xylitol

1/2 tsp. lemon extract

1/2 tsp. sea salt

2 organic eggs

Directions:

-350 degree oven

-Beat all ingredients until smooth

-Line 48 mini muffin tins with paper liners

-Pour 3/4 full

-Bake for 12 minutes

-Let set on rack or plate until completely cooled

Lemon Curd Ingredients:

6 organic egg yolks

3 tbsp. raw organic honey OR coconut nectar

4 organic lemons, zested and juiced

1 stick organic unsalted butter

Directions:

-Combine ingredients – except butter – over double boiler

-Whisk constantly for 10 minutes until curd doubles in size and thickens

-Pull off the heat and stir in butter ¼ at a time until well incorporated

-Bring to room temperature and store in the refrigerator until completely chilled

Assembly Directions:

-Frost the cooled cheesecake bites with chilled lemon curd and top with 3 pomegranate seeds on each

These are fabulous for holiday get-togethers …and completely healthful, too!

You could even wrap them up as a hostess gift OR give them as Christmas treats to those you love...