Description
Mini cheesecake bites are creamy, rich, and perfectly portioned desserts with a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth, crack-free filling. These easy treats are ideal for parties, gatherings, or a simple indulgence at home.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese (16 oz / 450g, softened)
- Granulated sugar (½ cup / 100g)
- Eggs (2 large, room temperature)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Sour cream (½ cup / 120g)
- Heavy cream (¼ cup / 60ml)
- Graham cracker crumbs (1 cup / 100g)
- Melted butter (4 tbsp / 60g)
- Brown sugar (2 tbsp)
- Pinch of salt
- Lemon juice (1 tsp)
- Cornstarch (1 tbsp)
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Chocolate sauce (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt, then press into liners and bake for 5 minutes.
2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
3. Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch until just combined.
4. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
5. Bake for 15–18 minutes until centers slightly jiggle. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for 10 minutes.
6. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving.
7. Add toppings like berries, chocolate, caramel, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent air bubbles and cracks.
- Chill thoroughly for best texture and flavor.
- Store without toppings for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg