Description
Delightful Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bites showcase a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and fruity swirls. Compact dessert portions offer rich flavors and elegant presentation for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 g) berry puree (strawberry, raspberry, or mixed berries)
- ⅓ cup (65 g) sugar
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, creating a uniform crumbly texture that will form the foundation of the mini cheesecakes.
- Muffin Tin Setup: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners, then evenly distribute and firmly compact the crust mixture to establish a solid base, ensuring each bite will have a consistent foundation.
- Preliminary Baking: Toast the crust in a 325F oven for 5 minutes, allowing it to set and develop a subtle golden hue, then permit complete cooling to room temperature.
- Cheesecake Batter Creation: Utilize an electric mixer to blend cream cheese and sour cream until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, gradually introducing sugar to create a harmonious mixture.
- Batter Enrichment: Incorporate eggs individually and vanilla extract, gently folding until the batter transforms into a luxuriously smooth and creamy composition.
- Berry Compote Crafting: Simmer mixed berries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat, reducing the mixture until it develops a glossy, slightly thickened sauce with concentrated flavor, then cool completely.
- Assembly and Swirling: Fill each muffin cavity with cheesecake batter, leaving minimal space at the top, then artfully drizzle berry compote across the surface and create intricate swirls using a toothpick to generate a marbled effect.
- Baking Process: Bake for 15-18 minutes in the 325F oven until centers are just set but retain a gentle wobble, then transition to a cooling technique by leaving the cheesecake bites in the turned-off oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Chilling and Finishing: Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to enhance texture and allow flavors to meld, optionally garnishing with fresh berries before serving to elevate the visual appeal of these delicate dessert bites.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Press a spatula gently around the edges of each cheesecake bite during cooling to minimize surface cracking and maintain a smooth texture.
- Precise Mixing Method: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to create a smooth, lump-free batter that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Berry Swirl Control: Add berry compote sparingly and use a toothpick with a light touch to create delicate, elegant swirl patterns without overmixing.
- Chill for Perfection: Allow cheesecake bites to rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, enabling flavors to meld and achieving a rich, creamy consistency that separates easily from the liner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg