Living in Los Angeles for many years, I would have dined at the famous Cheesecake Factory on a number of occasions.  But I never actually ate a cheesecake there.  Because their food portions are so large I was usually too full for dessert.  I know, for a sweet tooth like me that says a lot!  On one visit there I did order a slice of cheesecake, but asked for it in a “to go/take away” container.   Then I tucked into it later on that evening, with help of course.  It too was so big!  We Americans do like our super sized portions!  However, it got me to thinking that it would be fun to have a mini sized cheesecake. One that didn’t leave you feeling so full and/or guilty!  And since I am a cupcake aficionado I thought why not do a mash up of the two!?  Oh yea! Continue reading →