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Creamy Snow Globe Cheesecake Bites

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These creamy snow globe cheesecake bites are a festive, bite-sized winter dessert with a smooth cream cheese filling, buttery crust, and a delicate crunch, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 150g)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 70g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml), cold
  • Edible pearl sprinkles or white sugar pearls
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional: tiny silver or gold edible glitter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture feels like damp sand.
  3. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  5. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
  6. In a separate cold bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  7. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture with a spatula until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Sprinkle edible pearls evenly across the surface to create the snow globe effect.
  10. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  11. Use parchment paper overhang to lift cheesecake slab out of pan. Slice into 1 ½-inch (4cm) squares with a sharp knife, wiping knife clean between cuts.
  12. Dust bites lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to avoid lumps. Use cold heavy cream for better whipping. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Fold whipped cream gently to preserve fluffiness. Chill overnight for best texture and flavor. Warm knife under hot water and dry before slicing for clean cuts.

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