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Recipe of the Week: No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

Looking for an easy dessert that delivers big flavor without turning on the oven? These No-Bake Cheesecake Bites are creamy, sweet, and perfectly portioned for parties, holidays, or a simple treat at home. With minimal prep and no baking required, they’re an easy way to enjoy classic cheesecake flavor in a bite-sized dessert everyone can grab and enjoy.

Cooking Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 30 servings

Ingredients: 

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 30 mini-fillo shells
  • Raspberries and blueberries for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. Step 1: Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  2. Step 2: Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until well blended8 oz cream cheese,1/2 cup sugar,1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  3. Step 3: Fold in whipping cream
  4. Step 4: Use a decorating bag to fill 30 fillo shells with cream cheese mixture30 mini-fillo shells
  5. Step 5: Top with raspberries and blueberries for garnish
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate until ready to serve

NOTES:

If you want to make these ahead of time, make the cheesecake mixture and fill the piping bag, then store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just before serving, pipe into the fillo shells.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.02mg

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