Description
Mini Cheesecake Bites are a bite-sized version of classic cheesecake, featuring a creamy filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and a delicious ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets)
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages full-fat cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste (or scrape from 1/2 vanilla bean)
- For the Ganache:
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Raspberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottoms of 18 cupcake cavities with paper liners.
- Prepare the graham cracker crust by pulsing graham crackers in a food processor. Mix with sugar, melted butter, and salt until it resembles wet sand. Press about a tablespoon of the mixture into each lined cavity.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla bean paste, and eggs, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into each cupcake cavity, filling almost to the top. Bake for 25-27 minutes until the centers are set but slightly jiggly. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and let it thicken.
- Once the cheesecake bites are cooled and the ganache is ready, spoon ganache over each bite and garnish with raspberries. Refrigerate until the ganache is set, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for a smooth batter.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake filling to prevent cracks.
- If using a water bath, place the cupcake tin in a larger pan with hot water during baking to prevent cracks.
- Refrigerate overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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