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Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bites

These Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bites are creamy, bite-sized desserts with a sweet maple flavor and crunchy pecans, perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press about a teaspoon of the mixture into each mini muffin cup to form a base.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each cup, filling them nearly to the top.
  5. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of each cheesecake bite and drizzle with maple syrup.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are slightly jiggly.
  7. Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
  • Mini cheesecakes continue to set as they cool; don’t overbake.
  • Toast pecans lightly for extra flavor.
  • Store in the fridge up to 5 days.