Description
Delightful mini Easter egg cheesecake bites blend creamy indulgence with festive charm. Chocolate lovers will savor these bite-sized treats that promise a sweet celebration of seasonal delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (120 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) mini chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin for uniform cheesecake bites.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will form the base of each mini cheesecake.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into each muffin cup, ensuring an even and compact crust that will support the creamy filling.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and velvety, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture achieves a silky, consistent texture.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts, leaving a small margin at the top to prevent overflow during baking.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a slightly wobbly center that indicates perfect doneness.
- While the cheesecakes are still warm, delicately nestle mini chocolate eggs into the surface of each bite, creating a festive Easter-themed decoration.
- Allow the cheesecake bites to cool completely at room temperature, which will help them set and develop a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Refrigerate before serving to enhance flavor and ensure a firm texture.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends effortlessly.
- Avoid overmixing the cream cheese batter to prevent air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking.
- Line the muffin tin with high-quality paper liners for easy removal and a neat presentation of your mini cheesecakes.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg