Description
Delicious Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are mini creamy cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust, swirled with raspberry jam and topped with fresh raspberries for a perfect bite-sized treat. These easy-to-make dessert bites are baked to golden perfection and chilled to a smooth, rich texture, ideal for parties or afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Toppings
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (optional for added texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini or regular muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into each muffin cup and press down firmly to form an even crust layer. Set aside while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, then mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth. This creates a rich, tangy filling for the bites.
- Assemble the Bites: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Add a small dollop of raspberry jam on top of each and gently swirl with a toothpick to create a marbled effect. Optionally, place a fresh raspberry on top of each bite for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes if making mini-sized bites, or 20-22 minutes for regular-sized ones. The edges should be set and the tops slightly puffed when done. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the bites for at least one hour to allow them to firm up properly. Serve chilled for the best creamy texture and fresh, sweet-tart flavor combination. Enjoy your delightful raspberry cream cheese bites!
Notes
- You can use either mini or standard muffin tins; adjust baking time accordingly.
- Fresh raspberries are optional but add a nice fresh texture and garnish touch.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar slightly in the crust and filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute raspberry jam with any berry preserves of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
