Description
These bite-sized strawberry cheesecake treats feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy filling, and a fresh strawberry topping for a perfect, poppable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or zest
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
- Fresh strawberries (for topping)
- Optional: Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press about a tablespoon into each muffin tin and bake for 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, eggs (one at a time), and lemon juice/zest, and beat until combined. For extra smoothness, mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the crusts, filling nearly to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly. Let cool completely.
- Top with fresh strawberries and optional mint garnish just before serving.
Notes
To avoid soggy crusts, pre-bake the crust before adding the filling. Refrigerate bites for 4-5 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg