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Preheat oven to 350°F (if using dark colored muffin tins, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F -- to prevent over baking the tarts).
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Place 2 1/2" foil liners in 24 muffin cups.
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FOR CRUST:.
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Combine cake mix and melted butter in large bowl.
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Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 1 minute.
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Divide mixture evenly in muffin cups.
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Level, but do not press.
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FOR FILLING:.
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Combine cream cheese, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla extract in medium bowl,.
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Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth.
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Spoon evenly into muffin cups.
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Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until mixture is set.
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FOR TOPPING:.
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Combine sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl.
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Spoon evenly over cheesecakes. Return to oven.
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Bake for 5 minutes longer.
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Cool completely.
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Garnish each cheesecake with strawberry half.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.