Sugared Cranberry Cheesecake Bites
Beautifully topped with sugared cranberries and fresh whipped cream, these cheesecake bites are perfect for festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tbsp sugar
cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
16 oz two 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
cup sugar
cup sour cream
tsp pure vanilla extract
tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
Sugared Cranberries
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
cup sugar for rolling
Fresh Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Graham Cracker Crust:
Preheat oven to 325F 165C and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each cupcake liner and press down firmly to form a crust. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
Using a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each crust.
Bake for 17-22 minutes or until edges are set and slightly golden. Cool, then refrigerate for a few hours.
3. Make Sugared Cranberries:
In a small pot, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Simmer on low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add cranberries to the syrup, stirring gently to coat them, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Roll cranberries in cup sugar until fully coated. Set aside.
4. Fresh Whipped Cream:
In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Pipe dollops of whipped cream onto each cheesecake bite.
5. Assemble:
Place a few sugared cranberries on top of each cheesecake bite.
Enjoy your festive treat!