Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
Prepare mini muffin tin by lining with paper cups
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 6 tablespoons melted butter
Press mixture into bottom of each muffin cup
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth
Add 1/2 cup sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until homogeneous
Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling into each crust
Arrange 2 strawberry slices on top of each filling
Bake for 30 minutes until tops are lightly browned
Cool completely (about 30 minutes) before removing from tin
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving
Notes
Crust: Use high-quality unsalted butter for optimal flavor
Filling: Ensure cream cheese is thoroughly softened for smooth texture
Strawberries: Ripe, fresh strawberries yield the best tart balance
Substitution: Digestive biscuits work as a crust alternative if graham crackers are unavailable
Storage: Bites stay fresh for 3 days refrigerated
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Strawberry Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg