Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cavity cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a food processor, combine crushed graham crackers and toasted pecans until finely ground. Add organic brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter, mixing until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner and bake for 5 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat room-temperature organic cream cheese, organic brown sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Fold in low-fat sour cream, vanilla extract, sea salt, and ground cinnamon until the filling is well-combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into each prepared crust, filling them to about three-quarters full. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake bites inside for an additional 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool at room temperature for 25-30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar until bubbling. Stir in ground cinnamon and heavy cream, adding toasted pecans to coat.
- Gently remove the cheesecake bites from the liners, top each with the pecan topping mixture, and a dollop of chilled whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps. Avoid over-beating for the best texture. Let bites cool completely before chilling to maintain quality.
