Unwrap the joy of Luscious Cherry Cheesecake Bites, where the classic flavors of creamy cheesecake and tangy cherry pie filling combine in a delightful bite-sized treat. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet personal indulgence, these cheesecake bites are sure to captivate your taste buds.
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
🥣 Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Press a tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the crust in each muffin cup, filling nearly to the top.
- Drop a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of each cupcake.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers only slightly jiggle.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
📅 Details:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 22 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Kcal: 320 kcal per cupcake
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
