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Creamy Mini Cheesecake Bites

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These creamy mini cheesecake bites are a quick, easy, and festive dessert perfect for game days and parties, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth filling colored to match school colors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, cold
  • Gel food coloring in desired colors (red, gold, or others)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture firmly into each cup of a mini muffin pan to form the crust base.
  3. Bake crusts for 6-8 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth (2-3 minutes). Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks.
  6. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  7. Divide filling into separate bowls for each color desired. Add gel food coloring to each and stir gently to achieve desired shades.
  8. Use a small spoon or piping bag to dollop colored filling onto cooled crusts. Layer colors side-by-side or swirl gently with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
  9. Chill cheesecake bites in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving; overnight chilling is recommended for best flavor and easier removal.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold gently to keep filling light. Use gel food coloring to prevent thinning the filling. Chill thoroughly to firm up bites and prevent color bleeding. Baking the crust is essential for texture and flavor. Piping the filling yields a cleaner presentation.

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