Easy Cheesecake Bites
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Easy Cheesecake Bites
Description
Easy Cheesecake Bites combine crushed golden Oreo cookies and melted butter pressed into a muffin pan to form a crisp base. The creamy filling blends softened cream cheese with honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, creating a smooth and slightly tangy mixture. A teaspoon of jam sits atop each portion of filling and is lightly swirled to blend in some fruitiness before baking at 350°F for about 20 minutes. After cooking, the bites are cooled and refrigerated for at least two hours to set fully.
The texture balances a firm crust with a creamy, airy cheesecake topping. The use of honey gently sweetens the filling without overpowering the cream cheese, while the jam adds an individual burst of flavor to each piece.
These cheesecake bites are portioned for easy serving and make a nice dessert option for gatherings or an everyday indulgence. The recipe does not require any complicated steps, making it accessible for home bakers.
Ingredients
- 14 golden Oreo cookies about 5½ oz
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, unsalted
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 large egg
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup jam preserves, or lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 12 foil liners.
- Crush cookies and melted butter in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Divide over liners and press firmly to form a crust.
- Beat cream cheese In a medium bowl until fluffy. Add honey, lemon, eggs and extract. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Divide cream cheese over each cookie crust. Add one teaspoon of jam to the top of each cheesecake.
- Using a toothpick, lightly swirl the jam/marmalade/lemon curd.
- Bake 20-22 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, cool completely and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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