Cherry Cheesecake Bites

Name: Cherry Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar, divided; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; Cooking spray; 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 (16-oz.) box phyllo; 1 (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling (about 2 1/3 c.)

By Marisa ChurchillPublished: Sep 20, 2024

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PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLIST: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

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Looking for a showstopping dessert this holiday season? Well, if you’re a cheesecake fan (actually, even if you’re not), you’ll fall in love with this recipe. I’ve bypassed the traditional puff pastry meets cheesecake, opting instead for layers of crisp and buttery phyllo that can be transformed into little bites.

While phyllo may not be the traditional route, the crisp, flaky pastry gives the cheesecake bites a little bit of crunch that pairs perfectly with the silky cheesecake and sticky-sweet cherry filling. With a rich and creamy cheesecake center, flaky layers of phyllo, and a dollop of cherry pie filling on top, this dessert will impress all party goers. But fear not, these bites are simple enough for even a novice baker to ace.

Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!

PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLIST: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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Ingredients

1
(8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup
(100 g.) granulated sugar, divided
1/4 cup
sour cream
1
large egg
1/2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Cooking spray
3/4 cup
(1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1
(16-oz.) box phyllo
1
(21-oz.) can cherry pie filling (about 2 1/3 c.)

Directions

1. Step 1 In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and 1/4 c. sugar on medium speed until combined and smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl, add sour cream, and beat until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
2. Step 2Transfer cream cheese mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
3. Step 3Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Spray 32 cups of 2 (24-cup) mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
4. Step 4Spread phyllo on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into 3" x 3" squares for a total of 128 (you can stack the sheets to make this quicker, but they won’t be as pretty). Cover phyllo with a damp kitchen towel.
5. Step 5Working 4 squares at a time, brush with butter and sprinkle each with ¼ tsp. sugar. Stack squares on top of one another. Transfer to a prepared cup. Create an indentation in the center to create a little cup. Repeat with remaining phyllo and sugar for a total of 32 stacks. Using a teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop a dollop (about 1 1/2 tsp.) of cheesecake batter in center of each stack.
6. Step 6Bake bites until cheesecake is set and phyllo is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
7. Step 7Using a spatula, transfer bites to a platter. Spoon cherry filling on top.