Description
Delightful bite-sized desserts featuring a creamy cheesecake filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with sweet cherries and cherry syrup. Perfect for parties or a quick indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
Fresh cherries
Cherry syrup or topping
Instructions
- repare the Base: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into small circles on a lined baking sheet to form the base for the cheesecake bites. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add the heavy cream and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Bites: Spoon the cheesecake filling onto the chilled graham cracker bases.
- Top with Cherries: Add a few fresh cherries on top of each cheesecake bite and drizzle with cherry syrup.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to set.
Notes
Coconut Milk Tip: If your coconut milk is separated, whisk the can’s contents in a bowl until smooth, then use half for the recipe. Save the rest for another dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg