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Cheesecake Bites

These adorable cheesecake bites are the perfect-sized treat. Served with a sweet strawberry topping, this is an easy dessert for any special occasion!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake bites
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 83kcal
Author Tanya

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2/3 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • pinch Salt
  • pinch Cinnamon

Filling

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Topping

  • 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound Strawberries halved
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Line a mini muffin pan with muffin liners. Drop 1 heaping teaspoon of the graham cracker mixture into each muffin liner. Press the graham crackers into the bottom of the liner.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool.

Filling

  • Place all the ingredients for the filling in a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Drop 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling into each muffin liner.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is set.
  • Let the cheesecake bites cool to room temperature. Then place them in the fridge to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

Topping

  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and the water
  • Place the cornstarch mixture along with the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 6-7 minutes.
  • Let cool before using it as a topping for cheesecake.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought graham crackers crumbs or you can make your own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg