Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, encased in a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, with a velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a mini muffin tin to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, then let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until creamy.
- Fold in the diced strawberries gently.
- Fill each cooled crust with the cheesecake mixture, smoothing the tops.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These bites can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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