Description
Freeze-Dried Cheesecake Bites deliver all the rich, creamy flavor of classic New York–style cheesecake in a light, crunchy form. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping desserts, these bite-sized treats are shelf-stable and fun to make.
Ingredients
Cream cheese
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Sour cream
Vanilla extract
Optional: graham crackers (for crust)
Optional: butter (for crust)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- If using a crust, crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust or directly into the pan.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Place cubes on freeze-dryer trays and freeze-dry for 24–36 hours, or until crisp and dry.
- Store in an airtight container or vacuum-sealed bag in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- Skip the crust for a lighter, lower-carb option.
- Use flavored cream cheese for creative variations.
- Swirl in fruit puree for added flavor before baking.
- Do not rehydrate or reheat—these are meant to be eaten crunchy.
- Perfect for topping ice cream, yogurt, or gifting in jars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Freeze-Dried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
