Description
Small Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Bites blend creamy Philadelphia cream cheese with fresh raspberries in a delightful miniature dessert. Rich flavors and smooth textures create a perfect two-bite indulgence for intimate gatherings or elegant parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (200 g) fresh raspberries
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham crackers or digestive biscuits, finely crushed
- ¾ cup (200 ml) heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water
- Fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers and merge with melted butter, creating a sandy texture. Press firmly into mini muffin liners, ensuring a compact foundation. Refrigerate while preparing subsequent components.
- Cream Cheese Filling: Whip cream cheese with granulated sweetener and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Gently fold in whipped cream, preserving its delicate volume.
- Filling Distribution: Carefully transfer the velvety mixture into chilled crusts, smoothing surfaces with a spatula. Refrigerate for two hours to solidify.
- Raspberry Reduction: Simmer fresh raspberries with sugar, allowing berries to dissolve and release vivid juices. Introduce cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thickened compote. Cool completely.
- Final Assembly: Top each cheesecake bite with a generous portion of cooled raspberry sauce. Optionally garnish with a whole raspberry or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Remove from molds and serve thoroughly chilled for optimal indulgence.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Check: Ensure graham cracker mixture resembles damp sand for a perfect crust that holds together without being too dry or wet.
- Cream Cheese Smoothing Technique: Beat cream cheese at room temperature to eliminate lumps and create a silky-smooth filling that spreads effortlessly.
- Gentle Folding Strategy: Use a light hand when incorporating whipped cream to preserve its airy texture, preventing the filling from becoming dense or deflated.
- Raspberry Sauce Precision: Simmer raspberry sauce slowly and watch carefully to achieve the ideal thick, glossy consistency without burning or over-reducing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg