Description
These Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bites are creamy, tangy, and topped with a beautiful swirl of berries. They’re mini-sized, easy to make, and perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or anytime you need a quick, sweet treat. This recipe uses simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and offers plenty of ways to customize!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Berry Swirl:
½ cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Make the crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
Bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
Prepare the berry swirl:
In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and cornstarch.
Cook over medium heat, stirring and mashing the berries until thick and jammy.
Let cool.
Make the cheesecake filling:
Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar and mix until creamy.
Mix in eggs one at a time.
Stir in vanilla and sour cream or yogurt until smooth.
Assemble the bites:
Spoon cheesecake batter over each crust until about ¾ full.
Drop a small spoonful of berry swirl on top.
Use a toothpick to swirl the berry sauce gently into the batter.
Bake:
Bake at 325°F for 20–25 minutes until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving.
Notes
You can strain the berry sauce if you prefer a smoother swirl.
Make ahead by prepping the crust and swirl the day before.
Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Substitute crushed cookies or digestive biscuits for graham crackers.
Use lemon curd, chocolate, or caramel instead of berry swirl for a different twist!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert