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Cranberry Apple Cheesecake Bites appetizers on a serving platter.

Cranberry Apple Cheesecake Bites

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Cranberry Apple Cheesecake Bites is an easy party or holiday appetizer. Made with fresh cranberries, apples, cinnamon and a non bake cheesecake filling. It starts out with these cute little mini Phyllo shells. They make the perfect little base for sweet or savory appetizers. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 25 bites
Calories 63 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 large apple (peeled, cored and chopped)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cranberries
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon cornstarch

No Bake Cheesecake filling

  • 4 ounce cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 packages mini phyllo cups
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Instructions 

  • Place the first seven ingredients into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender. Return to a boil.
  • Mix 2 teaspoons cool water with ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch. Add to the pot and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and cool.

Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and orange juice in a small bowl until thick and creamy.
  • Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or a plastic baggie. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Fill each mini Phyllo cup about ¾th full of cheesecake filling. Top mini appetizer with about ½ teaspoon of the cooled cranberry apple filling.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • A piping bag makes filling the tiny appetizer cups very easy, prevents waste and is easy to clean up.
  • Fill the filo cups right before serving. Or fill ahead of time and keep refrigerated before serving.
  • Top with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2AppetizersCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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