Description
Indulge in these luscious Homemade Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bites, where creamy cheesecake meets the vibrant tang of raspberries. These delightful, bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant soirees. With their stunning appearance and irresistible flavor, your guests will be begging for more. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this delightful dessert is sure to impress both novice and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen raspberries)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press about a teaspoon into each muffin cup as the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Cook raspberries in a saucepan over medium heat until they break down into a sauce. Let cool slightly before adding to the cheesecake mixture.
- Fill each muffin cup with cheesecake filling and add dollops of raspberry sauce on top; swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg