Hello! For my first recipe on the blog, I am going to share with you these super cute sweet treats that are perfect to bring to any party. They are shareable, transportable, and absolutely delicious. I brought these lovely treats to a dinner party with my old high school friends, and they were a hit!


Did I forget to mention that they're super easy to make? Traditional cheesecake usually requires a springform pan and a waterbath. Cheesecake bites are hassle-free -- no springform pan or waterbath is needed. This recipe is absolutely foolproof and easy-to-follow! In less than an hour, you will have perfect bites of creamy cheesecake with a hint of cinnamon. So let's get started!

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. In a food processer, combine the graham cracker, brown sugar, and melted butter for a few minutes until the mixture reaches a crumb-like consistency. 
2. Line a cupcake baking tin with paper liners and evenly distribute the graham crust mixture amongst the liners. Taking a jar or the bottom of measuring cup, press firmly onto the graham mixture to form a crust. Set the tin to the side. 
3. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer and beat the softened cream cheese until it reaches a whipped-like consistency. Then, add the sugar and cinnamon and mix until it is completely combined. 
4. One by one, add the eggs into the large mixing bowl. Beat with the electric mixer until well-combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. 
5. Once everything is completely combined, carefully spoon the cheesecake filling mixture evenly into the liners. 
6. Lightly tap the tin on a hard surface to pop any air bubbles that may have formed in the cheesecake bites. 
7. Pop the cheesecake bites into the oven for 18-20 minutes. Remove the cheesecake bites from the oven once the centers are set. Once the bites have been cooled completely, store them in the fridge. 
8. For the strawberry syrup, put sugar, strawberries, and water in a small saucepan. 
9. Bring the syrup to a boil, constantly stirring. With a fork, break down the strawberries to create a smooth sauce. If the strawberry sauce is too thin, add some cornstarch to thicken it up. 
10. Pour the strawberry syrup through a sieve to catch any big strawberry pieces. Place the syrup in the fridge to cool.
11. Once ready to serve, remove the cheesecake bites from the fridge and top it with the syrup and a strawberry for garnish! Serve and enjoy :)