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    Home » Recipes » The Dizzy Baker » Cheesecake Bites | Crustless & Gluten Free

    Published: Jul 10, 2018 · Modified: Jul 3, 2020 by Alicia This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cheesecake Bites | Crustless & Gluten Free

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    Mini cheesecake bites with blueberries and strawberries on top

    These cheesecake bites are so easy to make and perfect for a small treat! Creamy and delicious, you can top with any fruit like strawberries or blueberries.

    Cheesecake Bites - A Crustless Recipe

    Oh my GOSH do I have a confession to share with you! I LOVE cheesecake and I REALLY love bite sized cheesecake.  What is it about mini sized food that makes it so delightful?  If I had to choose just one dessert to eat for the rest of my life, I’d break out my stretchy pants because it would probably be cheesecake.

    There is something about the dense, creamy texture that’s so satisfying and impossible to get in any other food. I was looking forward to my first bite once they were cool and set. But, I have to tell you, I was shocked that my first bite was less than stellar. Instead of creamy deliciousness, it was airy and light. It tasted yummy, but the texture was off. I’ve made these SO MANY times, so I was shocked and thinking “What happened?” 

    The Importance of Block-Style Cream Cheese

    Well, what happened was that I decided to purchase the cleanest cream cheese available, Arla brand cream cheese. It was my first time purchasing this brand so I was unfamiliar with the packaging. When I saw it sitting there on the shelf in my local Publix I was so delighted that I didn’t have to make an extra trip to a specialty grocery store that I threw it into my cart and strolled off. What I didn’t realize was I bought cream cheese SPREAD. GAH! 

    Spread is whipped, airy and less dense than regular cream cheese so it completely changed the texture. All this honestly just to say, learn from my mistake & pay attention to the tiny details because man are they important. That one little word changed everything! Fear not though, as long as you purchase the correct cream cheese you will feel proud sharing these yummy little treats with everyone you know. I recommend the plain Philadelphia blocks or Organic Valley. They’re seriously so good and a hit at every gathering. 

    Cheesecake bites topped with frosting, strawberries and blueberries on a wooden background

    Butter and cream cheese with eggs in a mixing bowl

    Crustless Cheesecake - A Gluten Free Option

    One of the really wonderful things about this recipe is because these cheesecake bites are crustless - they are naturally gluten free! If you're in the mood for something a little bit larger, but still with a gluten free crust, check out this recipe which has an oat sunflower seed crust. 

    A close up of a plain frosted cheesecake bite

    Crustless cheesecake bites on a cooking rack with different fruits on top

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    This recipe and post is from The Dizzy Baker’s  Jennifer Bragdon from Migraine Strong. If you make these cheesecake bites, don’t forget to comment and leave a review or tag me on instagram so I can see!!

    Cheesecake Bites | Gluten Free and Heal Your Headache safe #cheesecakebites #easydessert #migrainediet #hyhdiet

    Cheesecake Bites

    These mini cheesecake bites are the perfect, easy dessert that can be topped with any fruit, like strawberries or blueberries! Naturally gluten free and crustless.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Chilling time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 18 bites
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Alicia

    Ingredients

    Cheesecake Bites

    • 4 8oz packages Cream cheese softened to room temperature.
    • ¾ cup natural cane sugar
    • 4 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla

    Whipped Cream

    • ½ pint heavy whipping cream *I used Organic Valley
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
    • berries of choice for topping
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    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar eggs and vanilla with hand-held electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Place paper baking cup in each of the 18 regular-size muffin cups and fill with the batter.
    • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until centers are set. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. 
    • Refrigerate 2 hours and remove cakes from paper liners (they hold too much moisture) before serving. Meanwhile, pour ½ pint heavy whipping cream into a medium size mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. With an electric mixer beat on medium speed until stiff. Approximately 2 minutes. Chill until ready to use.
    • Top cheesecake bites with whipped cream and any fruit you enjoy.

    Notes

    • Make sure you use block style cream cheese and not a "spread". Philadelphia, Publix Greenwise, and Organic Valley are recommended. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bites | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Alicia

    Alicia is a vestibular migraine advocate and the bestselling author of The Dizzy Cook: Managing Migraine with More Than 90 Comforting Recipes and Lifestyle Tips. Her articles and recipes have been featured by Healthline, Parade, mindbodygreen, Today, Good Morning Texas, the Vestibular Disorders Association, and the American Migraine Foundation. Read More

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    1. Janet Heald says

      October 21, 2020 at 2:45 pm

      I'm not sure if I missed it somewhere, but can these be frozen? I never know how my head will react to something and sometimes dairy is a trigger. If I can just eat one and freeze the rest that would be great.

      Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      August 08, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      Thx so very much

      Reply
    3. Michelle says

      August 07, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      Anything to substitute for the eggs, which always give me a headache.

      Thx so much for your site, I'm a newbie.

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        August 08, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        Unfortunately they're really necessary for this recipe. I've seen other recipes use corn starch as a sub, but wouldn't know how much to tell you without making it myself.

        Reply
    4. Jen N. says

      July 10, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      Jenn: I like this idea of re-framing migraine. Riffing off your example of autism here, I sometimes refer to my migraine symptoms as "on the migraine spectrum," hoping that my friends and family will start to see things differently. I'm in!

      Reply

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