Margarita Cheesecake Bites with a Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

Mini Margarita Cheesecakes ready to be eaten!

Margarita Cheesecake Bites with a Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

Mini Margarita Cheesecake Bites are the perfect, make ahead dessert! These margarita cheesecake bites are quick to make and pack a tangy flavor punch with tequila and key lime!

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Lynne Kenton

Equipment

1 Food Processor
1 Mini Cupcake Pan
1 Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer

Ingredients

Margarita Cheesecake Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
¾ cup Powdered Sugar
¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 tbsp Margarita Mix
2 tablespoon Tequila (optional)
Lime Zest (for topping)

Graham Cracker Crust

10 Graham Cracker Sheets
¼ cup Powdered Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted (1 stick)

Instructions

Mini Graham Cracker Pies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add graham crackers to a large food processor. Pulse until crackers are finely crumbled.
To a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, melted butter and salt.
Place a tablespoon of crust into a mini muffin tin. Push in the center to make a slight indentation.
Bake for 5 minutes until crust edges are slightly brown.
Let cool.

Margarita Cheesecake Filling

Cream together cream cheese, Greek yogurt and powdered sugar until smooth.
Stir in salt and vanilla until combined. Scrape sides of bowl.
Slowly stir in the margarita mix and tequila (if using).
Using a large spoon or a cookie scoop, fill each graham cracker crust with filing.
Top with lime zest.
Place entire tray into the freezer. Freeze overnight. Remove right before serving.

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