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🍰 Cheesecake Bites Recipe 🍰

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These Cheesecake Bites are creamy, rich, and bite-sized versions of your favorite classic cheesecake! They’re perfect for parties, desserts, or a sweet snack whenever you’re craving cheesecake without the need for slicing.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 🍪
  • 1/4 cup sugar 🍬
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
  • 1/2 cup sugar 🍬
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
  • Optional: fresh berries or fruit topping for garnish 🍓

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease the pan.

2. Make the Crust:

  1. Prepare the graham cracker crust:
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  1. Press into the pan:
  • Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each mini muffin cup, pressing down firmly to form a solid base.
  1. Bake the crust:
  • Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Beat the cream cheese:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  1. Add eggs and flavoring:
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Mix until well combined and smooth.

4. Fill and Bake:

  1. Fill the muffin cups:
  • Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake the cheesecake bites for 15-18 minutes, or until the centers are just set. The cheesecakes should still have a slight jiggle in the middle.

5. Cool and Chill:

  1. Cool:
  • Remove the cheesecake bites from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. Chill:
  • Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

6. Serve:

  1. Garnish:
  • Top each cheesecake bite with fresh berries, fruit sauce, or a drizzle of chocolate if desired.
  1. Enjoy:
  • Serve these creamy cheesecake bites as a perfect mini-dessert!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15-18 minutes
⏱️ Chilling Time: 2 hours
⏱️ Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 24 cheesecake bites
🔥 Calories: Approximately 100-120 kcal per bite

These Cheesecake Bites are creamy, delicious, and perfectly portioned, making them an easy and fun treat for any occasion! 🍰🍓