Description
Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bites are a delightful dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with a mixed berry sauce, all nestled in a mini graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (12-count) mini graham cracker pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the egg and beat until fully incorporated. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mixed berries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt. Use a fork to mash the berries slightly, creating a chunky sauce.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly into the mini graham cracker crusts, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Drop a spoonful of the berry mixture on top of each cheesecake bite and use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the berry sauce into the cheesecake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Notes
- These cheesecake bites can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the cheesecake mixture.
- You can substitute the mixed berries with your favorite fruit, such as peaches or cherries, for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg