Cheesecake Bites Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press the Crust Mixture
Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. Press about a tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each liner, packing it down firmly.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure they are fully blended into the mixture.
- 8
Add Sour Cream
Mix in the sour cream until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- 9
Fill the Crusts
Spoon the cheesecake filling into each of the cooled crusts, filling them about 3/4 full.
Baking the Cheesecake Bites
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and Chill
Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
Serving Suggestions
- 12
Prepare Topping
If desired, top each cheesecake bite with fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
- 13
Serve
Carefully remove the cheesecake bites from the muffin tin and serve chilled.
