Southern Sweet Cream Cheese Bites
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Southern Sweet Cream Cheese Bites, a delightful dessert that combines buttery cinnamon-spiced crusts with rich, creamy fillings for a truly decadent treat. These mini bites are baked to perfection in a muffin tin, featuring a crumbly, golden crust made from all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture sweetened with powdered sugar and infused with vanilla. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent afternoon snack, these bites are easy to prepare and cooling in just under an hour. Serve them chilled for the ultimate balance of texture and flavor that melts in your mouth. Whether you're catering to a holiday gathering or simply treating yourself, these Southern-inspired gems are destined to be a crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each muffin tin cup, pressing it down to form a bottom crust.
Bake the crusts for 8 minutes, then set them aside to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully combined.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling over each pre-baked crust, smoothing it out evenly.
Sprinkle any remaining crust mixture lightly over the top of the filling to create a crumbly texture.
Bake the bites for 18-20 minutes or until the filling is set and lightly golden at the edges.
Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing them carefully to cool completely on a wire rack.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.6 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.1 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1431 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.1 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
