Description
Delicious mini cheesecake bites with a sweet maple filling, crispy bacon, and a graham cracker crust, topped with caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 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 throughout the cheesecake filling.
- 3. In a separate bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter until the crumbs are thoroughly coated.
- 4. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of mini cupcake liners to create a sturdy crust.
- 5. Scoop the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker crust, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
- 6. Chill the cheesecake bites in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes or until set.
- 7. Just before serving, drizzle the chilled cheesecake bites with caramel sauce for a visually stunning presentation.