Creamy, bite-sized cheesecake treats topped with glossy black cherry filling — perfect for parties, holidays, or make-ahead desserts.
Servings
Makes 24 cheesecake bites
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 450 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Black Cherry Topping
- 1 1/2 cups black cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate drizzle
- Crushed graham crackers
- Mint leaves
Equipment
- Mini muffin pan or mini cheesecake pan
- Paper liners
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat oven to:
- 163°C (325°F)
Line mini muffin pan with paper liners.
Step 2: Make the crust
In a bowl, combine:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Sugar
- Melted butter
Mix until evenly moistened.
Add about:
- 1 tbsp crust mixture
Into each liner.
Press firmly using the back of a spoon.
Bake for:
- 5 minutes
Then cool slightly.
Step 3: Prepare cheesecake filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add:
- Sugar
Mix until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each.
Mix in:
- Vanilla
- Sour cream
- Lemon juice
Do not overmix.
Step 4: Fill and bake
Spoon cheesecake filling over crusts, filling each nearly full.
Bake for:
- 14–18 minutes
Centers should appear mostly set with slight jiggle.
Cool completely at room temperature.
Then refrigerate for:
- At least 2 hours
Step 5: Make black cherry topping
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine:
- Cherries
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
Cook for:
- 5–7 minutes
Until cherries soften.
Mix cornstarch with water to make slurry.
Stir slurry into cherries.
Cook another:
- 1–2 minutes
Until glossy and thickened.
Cool completely.
Step 6: Assemble
Top each cheesecake bite with spoonful of cherry topping.
Add optional garnishes if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled on dessert trays or party platters.
Pairs well with:
- Coffee
- Espresso
- Dessert wine
- Hot chocolate
Storage
Refrigerator
- Up to 5 days in airtight container
Freezer
- Freeze without topping up to 1 month
Thaw overnight before serving.
Approximate Nutrition (per bite)
Varies by size and ingredients.
Approximate:
- Calories: 90–130
- Fat: 6–9 g
- Carbs: 8–12 g
- Protein: 2–3 g
