Description
Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are elegant mini desserts featuring a creamy, tangy filling topped with fresh raspberries in a buttery, crisp crust. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet snack, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- Full-fat cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries
- Pre-made pie crust or phyllo dough
- Powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out pie crust, cut into small circles, and press into the muffin tin.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in egg and vanilla.
- Fill crusts with cream cheese mixture (3/4 full). Add a raspberry on top of each.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until filling is set and crust golden brown.
- Cool and garnish with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh raspberries for best results.
- For added crispness, pre-bake the crusts for 5 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
