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Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites

Deliciously creamy and fruity, these Heavenly Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are perfect for a quick treat that impresses without the fuss of baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened must be at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries or thawed frozen raspberries
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional for extra flavor
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Serving
  • mint leaves fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a mini muffin pan to form a crust.
Make the Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and mix until combined.
  3. Gently fold in the raspberries without breaking them.
Assemble
  1. Spoon cream cheese filling into the prepared crusts until they are just full.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

These bites are best consumed within two days for optimal texture. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge.