Christmas Cheesecake Bites
Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with these Christmas Cheesecake Bites. These creamy, bite-sized treats blend rich cheesecake flavors with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with seasonal fruit preserves for a splash of color and sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these delightful bites are sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup seasonal fruit preserves (e.g., cranberry or raspberry)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into each muffin cup.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crusts, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Once chilled, top each cheesecake bite with fruit preserves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg