Pop one of these Cheesecake Bites in your mouth and just let the intoxicating flavor transport you to another universe.
Cheesecake bites are kind of like what you call a “soft” sell to children and adults alike. I mean, you can even just whisper the words “cheesecake bites” and you’ll hear the pitter-patter of many big and little feet approaching.
I’m going to demonstrate. I’m whispering in an island kitchen, while two four-year-old twins watch Paw Patrol.
“Hey girls, anyone like some cheesecake bites with strawberry everything toppings?”
And I really whispered it.
Didn’t matter.
Soon, I heard the clamor of pajama-footed, giggling girls coming to feast with me on a before-bedtime sweet treat of two cheesecake bites with strawberry slices, strawberry sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, and a little heart-shaped strawberry on top.
Little touches like these are how we turn a cheesecake bite into a cheesecake bite moment with children, the kind that makes you snap lots of pics or turn on the phone cam, to capture all these delicious moments forever.
How To Have The Best Cheesecake Bites Party Ever
If you’ve never had the indulgent little treat known as a cheesecake bite, well, they’re just about as amazingly delicious as petits fours prepared by a French chef and all, but take about 18 hours less time to prepare. Really.
Cheesecake bites are a bite-sized, portable, and party-fun finger food that you can decorate with all manner of toppings and make them only more scrumptious.
Indeed, you could have a whole cheesecake bite dessert buffet where guests could pile a bunch of individual cheesecake bites on their plate, which they could then decorate to suit their fancy.
That sounds like one fun and amazingly delicious party to me.
FAQs & Tips
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Cheesecake bites are quite fridge and freezer friendly. You can refrigerate cheesecake bites 2-3 days in an airtight container or freeze them, sans toppings, up to 90 days.
How To Make Gluten-Free Cheesecake Bites?
For best results for GF eaters, simply substitute Schär’s Gluten-Free Honeygrams Graham Crackers to make your cheesecake crust and use McCormick’s certified GF vanilla.
Other Topping Suggestions For Cheesecake Bites
Take a squeezy bottle and squeeze some raspberry preserves combined with a little warm water. Swoop little lines and loops of fruity sweetness all over them. It makes for a stunning presentation full of delicious bites, too.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these cheesecake bites after a light dinner that can complement a heavy and heavenly dessert, like this Simple, Roasted Whole Chicken, all coated and infused with citrus, herb, and sweet buttery flavors. Next, these little Twice-Baked Potatoes which taste like heaven and look like it, too. Or, this luscious Asparagus and Mushroom Side.
If you loved this recipe for cheesecake bites, you’ll also adore these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites.
Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 12 paper liners.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined and crumbly. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
- Divide and press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin liner.
- Bake the crusts for 7-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs by adding them one at a time, beating them at low speed until they are combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 17-23 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecakes cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours before serving. Optionally, top with whipped cream.
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