Easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
Create creamy, decadent mini cheesecake bites without turning on your oven. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for perfect individual desserts ideal for parties or quick treats.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Optional Topping: Strawberry compote or chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Prepare a mini muffin tin by lining 24 cups with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each lined muffin cup to form the crust. Place the tin in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and the egg until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm. For best results, chill overnight.
- Once firm, carefully remove the paper liners. Top each mini cheesecake bite with your choice of strawberry compote or chocolate ganache before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, press the crumbs down using the bottom of a small glass.
- If you want a slightly sweeter crust, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the crumb mixture.
- These individual cheesecake desserts are excellent for make ahead entertaining; they keep well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30