Jul 14 2026
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Cheesecake Bites Recipe

Inspired by Tarbell's
Time45m
Serves12

rosemary caramel sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Cheesecake Bites

For the Rosemary Caramel Sauce

Method

For the Cheesecake Bites

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Crust

    In a separate bowl, melt the butter and combine it with the graham cracker crumbs and salt. Mix until crumbly.

  3. 3

    Assemble and Bake

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a mini muffin tin. Press a small amount of crust mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup. Pour the cheesecake mixture on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

For the Rosemary Caramel Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Caramel

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it cook without stirring until it turns a golden amber color.

  2. 5

    Add Cream and Rosemary

    Once the caramel reaches the desired color, carefully add the heavy cream and salt, stirring constantly. Add the rosemary sprigs and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Remove from heat, strain out the rosemary, and stir in the butter until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly before serving.

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