Description
Christmas Cheesecake Bites are the perfect bite-sized holiday treat, combining rich cream cheese filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. Each mini cheesecake is topped with festive whipped cream and crushed candy canes, making them a delightful addition to your holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, these cheesecake bites will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press into the muffin tin cups.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar; mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Fill each muffin cup with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until set around edges and slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (approx. 38g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg