Save A show-stopping, interactive dessert board featuring creamy cheesecake bites and an array of delicious toppings for a customizable sweet experience.
The first time I made this dessert board was for a family movie night, and everyone loved building their own little cheesecake bites and experimenting with all the different toppings.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: 16 oz (450 g), softened
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Sour cream: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup (120 g)
- Fresh strawberries: 1 cup (150 g), sliced
- Fresh blueberries: 1 cup (125 g)
- Raspberries: 1 cup (150 g)
- Salted caramel sauce: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Chocolate ganache or hot fudge: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Crushed Oreos: 1/2 cup (80 g)
- Chopped toasted pecans: 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Mini chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Toasted coconut flakes: 1/2 cup (60 g)
- Rainbow sprinkles: 1/4 cup (40 g)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients:
- Add vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream. Continue beating until the mixture is creamy and well-combined.
- Form cheesecake balls:
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, form the cheesecake mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Coat with crumbs:
- Roll half the balls in graham cracker crumbs to coat. Leave the rest plain for variety.
- Arrange bites:
- Place cheesecake bites on a large serving board or platter.
- Add toppings:
- Neatly arrange all toppings in small bowls or directly on the board around the cheesecake bites.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to dip, drizzle, and top their cheesecake bites as desired.
Save This dessert board is now my go-to treat for birthday parties. Watching everyone share and create their favorite flavor combos always brings extra smiles.
Required Tools
Stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, mixing bowls, cookie scoop or tablespoon, serving platter or board, small bowls for toppings
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream), gluten (graham crackers, Oreos), and nuts (pecans). May contain soy (chocolate), coconut, and other allergens depending on topping choices.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories: 385, Total Fat: 26 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 5 g
Save Make your next gathering unforgettable & let guests have fun with their own creations. Serve with coffee or bubbly for extra cheer.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I shape cheesecake bites evenly?
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the mixture, resulting in uniform, 1-inch balls.
- → Can I replace graham cracker crumbs?
Absolutely—try digestive biscuits or gluten-free cookies to suit dietary preferences or add variety.
- → What toppings work best for cheesecake bites?
Fresh berries, caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, crushed Oreos, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and sprinkles offer plenty of options.
- → Is chilling needed before serving?
For added flavor and firmness, chilling the cheesecake bites for 30 minutes is recommended but not required.
- → How should I present the dessert board?
Arrange the bites on a large board with bowls of toppings around them, allowing guests to dip and mix as they like.
- → What drinks pair well with this dessert?
Coffee, dessert wine, or prosecco complement the creamy and fruity flavors beautifully.