Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites
These delightful Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are a perfect balance of creamy sweetness and fruity tartness, making them an ideal handheld dessert for any occasion. They are easy to prepare and are sure to impress your guests!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 spatula
- 1 mini muffin tin or tiny cups
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries Can substitute with other berries like blueberries or strawberries.
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar For dusting before serving.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries to keep them intact.
- In another bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until fully combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press a small amount of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each slot on a mini muffin tin (or into tiny cups), creating a base for the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the cream cheese and raspberry mixture on top of the graham cracker crusts, filling each cup evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can substitute fresh raspberries with other berries like blueberries or strawberries for a different flavor.
Serve chilled or at room temperature; they taste wonderful either way.
For added sweetness, consider drizzling some melted chocolate over the top before serving. Enjoy!