No-Bake Grape & Honey Cheesecake Bites

Serves 16 · 20 min prep

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 2 cups seedless red and green grapes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios
• 2 tbsp extra honey for drizzling

Instructions

1. 1Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease 16 wells so the bites release cleanly.
2. 2Stir the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until every crumb is moistened and the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. 3Press a tablespoon of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each well to form a compact crust base.
4. 4In a medium bowl beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
5. 5Add the powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest; beat again until light, fluffy, and fully combined.
6. 6Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crusts, smoothing the tops with the back of a small spoon.
7. 7Press two or three grape halves gently into the top of each bite so they sit snugly without sinking too deep.
8. 8Chill the tin uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is firm to the touch.
9. 9Just before serving, carefully lift each bite from the tin and arrange them on a large shareable platter.
10. 10Drizzle lightly with extra honey and sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the tops for crunch and color.
11. 11Keep chilled until guests arrive; these travel well in a flat container and stay neat on a dessert board for an hour or more.