Cheesecake Muffins

Description
A sweet combination of a muffin and a cheesecake is an instant alternative to the flavored muffins. Walnuts often work for this for garnishing, too.

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg. gelatin, plain
 * 1 cup boiling water
 * 16 oz. soft cream cheese
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 16 pkgs. Splenda
 * 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and stir well.
 * 2) Cut cream cheese into small pieces and place in dissolved gelatin.
 * 3) Add melted chocolate if desired and mix to combine.
 * 4) Add vanilla and the sweetener and beat well with the electric mixer for 2 minutes on moderate to high.
 * 5) Pour into buttered pie pan, or 12 paper lined muffin cups.
 * 6) Chill until firm, about 2–3 hours.