Mini Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites
Mini Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites offer a delightful, creamy twist on traditional holiday flavors. With their rich cheesecake filling and crunchy gingerbread crust, these bite-sized treats are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests and evoke warm memories of the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ginger snap cookies, crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed ginger snap cookies with melted butter. Press into mini muffin tins to form crusts.
- Bake crusts for 5-7 minutes until golden; cool while preparing the filling.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Incorporate cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix in eggs one at a time without overmixing.
- Pour filling into cooled crusts and bake for 15-20 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (30g)
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added spice, consider incorporating cardamom or adjusting the nutmeg. Top with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.