Sugared Cranberry Cheesecake Bites
How would you like a dessert that has a beautiful display of color and wonderful flavor? A dessert that is a great idea to share with friends and family. These Sugared Cranberry Cheesecake Bites may become a favorite and will be a great addition for any occasion.
Prep Time45 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy mini cheesecakes
Servings: 12
Graham Cracker Crust
- ¾ C graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- ¼ C unsalted butter melted
Sugared Cranberries
- 2 c fresh Cranberries
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C water
- ¾ C sugar to roll cranberries in
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
Using a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until combined
Using a tablespoon, scoop the crust into the cupcake liners
Using a flat bottomed round cup, press the cup into the crust to make a firm crust
Set aside
Filling
Using a hand mixer, beat together the sugar and cream cheese until combined and smooth
Beat in the sour cream, vanilla, and salt until combined
Beat in 1 egg at a time until combined
Scoop 2 ½ tbsp of the cheesecake mixture into the crust
Bake in the oven for 17-22 minutes or until the edges are firm and a really light golden brown starts to form
Allow the cheesecakes to cool for a few hours in the fridge
Sugared Cranberries
Using a small pot, combine the 1 C sugar and 1 C water and bring to a slow simmer, whisking until the sugar has completely dissolved
Carefully pour the cranberries into the sugared water mixture and completely coat the cranberries
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the water and place onto a cookie sheet
Allow sitting for 15 minutes
Pour the ¾ C of sugar into a bowl
Spoon a few of the cranberries at a time into the sugar
Toss the cranberries into the sugar completely coating them
Remove from the sugar and place into a bowl
Fresh Whipped Cream
Using a medium bowl, beat together all ingredients until stiff peaks form
Scoop into the piping bag
Pipe dollops on top of the cheesecakes
Carefully place a few of the sugared cranberries on top
Enjoy!