Deconstructed Dessert Board Cheesecake Bites (Printable)

Serve cheesecake bites with toppings on a dessert board for a playful, crowd-pleasing sweet presentation.

# What You Need:

→ Cheesecake Bites

01 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 cup sour cream
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

→ Toppings

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
08 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1 cup raspberries
10 - 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
11 - 1/2 cup chocolate ganache or hot fudge
12 - 1/2 cup crushed Oreos
13 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
14 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
15 - 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
16 - 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles

# How To Cook:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Add vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream to the mixture; continue beating until creamy and fully blended.
03 - Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the cheesecake mixture into 1-inch balls.
04 - Gently roll half of the formed balls in graham cracker crumbs, leaving the remainder uncoated for variety.
05 - Place all cheesecake bites onto a large serving platter or board, spacing evenly.
06 - Arrange each topping in small bowls or directly on the board surrounding the cheesecake bites, ensuring accessibility for guests.
07 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to customize their cheesecake bites with preferred toppings.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Effortlessly feeds a group with interactive fun
  • No baking needed so prep is quick and mess-free
  • Endless flavor combos to suit any palate
  • Makes entertaining a breeze guests build their dream dessert right before your eyes
02 -
  • Great option for kids and adults everyone feels involved
  • Vegetarian friendly and fills a dessert craving without heavy flour or eggs
  • Can make the bites ahead and assemble just before serving
03 -
  • Chilling the mixture makes scooping far easier
  • Toast nuts yourself for better flavor than prepackaged
  • Do not overcrowd the board give toppings ample space for mixing and matching
  • If making for kids skip nuts and offer more colorful options
  • Let everyone know you made it from scratch and embrace their wild topping combos

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