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Perfect Pastel Halloween Cheesecake Bites Recipe

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 12 cheesecake bites 1x

Description

These Pastel Halloween Cheesecake Bites are a charming, creamy twist on spooky treats. With a chocolate graham cracker crust and pastel-colored swirled filling, they’re perfect for elegant Halloween entertaining or festive fall snacking. Their bite-sized format makes them easy to serve, store, and enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups graham crackers, chopped (about 10 crackers)
  • 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 ounces organic cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • ½ cup pure cane sugar
  • 3 tablespoons organic all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon black gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 12-cavity cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Grind graham crackers until almost finely ground, leaving some medium chunks for texture. Combine with cacao powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
  3. Divide mixture between cupcake liners (about 2 tablespoons per cup) and press firmly into bottoms.
  4. Bake crusts for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
  5. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed until combined, scraping bowl sides as needed.
  6. Add vanilla and first egg, mixing slowly. Add remaining egg, then sour cream and lemon juice.
  7. Switch to whisk attachment and beat on medium-high for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add gel food colorings and mix until incorporated.
  8. Add 2 tablespoons filling to each liner. Use toothpick dipped in black gel coloring to create swirls on top.
  9. Bake for 16-18 minutes with a pot of water in oven. Turn off heat and leave door halfway open for 5 minutes.
  10. Cool for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a smoother texture
  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant colors without thinning the batter
  • Place a pot of water in the oven during baking to create steam and prevent cracking
  • Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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