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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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each muffin tin cup, pressing it down to form a bottom crust.
Step 5
Bake the crusts for 8 minutes, then set them aside to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Step 7
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully combined.
Step 8
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling over each pre-baked crust, smoothing it out evenly.
Step 9
Sprinkle any remaining crust mixture lightly over the top of the filling to create a crumbly texture.
Step 10
Bake the bites for 18-20 minutes or until the filling is set and lightly golden at the edges.
Step 11
Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing them carefully to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 12
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (838.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3267.9 |
| Total Fat 159.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 90.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 634.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1430.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 432.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 286.2g | |
| Protein 39.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 304.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 608.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories