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Mini Cheesecake Bites Dessert Board: Easy DIY Topping Bar Ideas

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These mini cheesecake bites are creamy, delicious, and perfect for parties or gatherings. Serve them on a dessert board with a DIY topping bar so everyone can customize their own bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup graham crackers, finely crushed (about 8 sheets)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Chocolate chips or shavings
  • Caramel sauce
  • Lemon curd
  • Crushed cookies (Oreos, graham crackers, vanilla wafers)
  • Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
  • Whipped cream
  • Fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, cherry)
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Shredded coconut
  • Crushed pretzels

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with parchment or paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Spoon about 1 tsp of crust mixture into each liner and press down firmly. Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth (about 2 minutes). Add sugar and beat for another minute, scraping the bowl.
  5. Mix in sour cream, then add eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract. Beat until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon cheesecake batter evenly into cooled crusts, filling each almost to the top (about 1.5 tbsp per bite). Tap pan gently to settle.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until tops look set but still jiggle slightly in the center.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer bites to a cooling rack and let come to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  9. Gently peel off liners and arrange cheesecake bites on a serving board or platter.
  10. Set up the DIY topping bar by spooning toppings into small bowls and placing them around the cheesecake bites for guests to customize.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks. Parchment liners make unmolding easy. Chill bites thoroughly for best texture. Swap crust or toppings for gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations. Make ahead and store in the fridge or freezer.

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