Description
Delightful bites of creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Fresh strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture into mini muffin tins. Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Assemble the Bites: Spoon or pipe the filling into cooled crusts. Top with a fresh strawberry. Optionally glaze the strawberries with melted jelly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from muffin tin, garnish with mint if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure the crusts are firmly pressed but not overcooked. Chill bites fully before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberries, summer dessert, party food, easy recipe