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Cheesy Beef Rigatoni

Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bites

Make mini Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bites for your fall dessert table. A creamy, nutty treat. Discover more recipes like Cheesy Beef Rigatoni.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup ground pecans
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • Mini muffin paper liners
  • Two mixing bowls one medium, one large
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, and brown sugar.
  3. Add melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Pack about a tablespoon of the crust into each cup of a mini muffin pan lined with paper liners.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on a rack.
  6. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
  7. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add egg, sour cream, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch. Mix until blended.
  8. Spoon the cheesecake filling into the cooled crusts, filling each almost to the top.
  9. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until the edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center, then let cool completely.
  10. For the topping, stir together chopped pecans and maple syrup in a small bowl.
  11. Once cool, add the maple pecan topping generously to each cheesecake bite.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese, egg, and sour cream are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze un-topped bites for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge. Consider variations like Chocolate Maple Bliss or Pumpkin Spice Infusion for different flavors.
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