Description
A playful mash-up of sweet, salty, and smoky with a little heat, these bite-sized treats feature creamy cheesecake and crispy bacon with a maple-caramel finish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
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Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 2. Fold in the chopped crispy bacon until evenly distributed.
- 3. In a separate bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of mini cupcake liners.
- 4. Scoop the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker crust, smoothing the tops.
- 5. Chill the cheesecake bites in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
- 6. Just before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with reserved bacon pieces.