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Perfect Mini Patriotic Cheesecake Bites Easy Recipe with Fresh Berries

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These mini cheesecake bites are quick and easy to make, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries and blueberries for a festive patriotic touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh blueberries
  • Optional: powdered sugar or mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until mixture is evenly moistened and looks like wet sand.
  3. Press about 1 teaspoon of crust mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner, pressing firmly but not too dense.
  4. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined.
  7. Beat in the large room temperature egg just until incorporated.
  8. Divide the filling evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are set but centers still jiggle slightly.
  10. Cool cheesecakes completely at room temperature (about 1 hour), then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  11. Once chilled, top each mini cheesecake with fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries. Add a light dusting of powdered sugar or a mint leaf if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese, egg, and sour cream to avoid lumps. Do not overmix the filling to prevent cracks. Press crust firmly but not too dense. Chill cheesecakes well before topping with fresh berries to avoid sogginess. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. Optional water bath can be used to prevent cracking.

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