Funfetti Cheesecake Bites

These Funfetti Cheesecake Bites are inspired by everyone’s favorite sprinkle-covered birthday cake and they are every bit as fun as they sound. They’re colorful, easy to make, and just the right size for celebrating any occasion.

Funfetti Cheesecake Bites Recipe

These adorable Funfetti Cheesecake Bites are one of the most fun desserts I’ve made in awhile! The fluffy filling is flavored with cake batter extract for that classic funfetti flavor. Sprinkles add a playful pop of color, and crisp phyllo shells give each bite the right amount of crunch against all that creamy filling.

What I love most is how little effort goes into something that looks this festive. The no-bake filling comes together quickly, then all that’s left to do is pipe it into the shells and add a few extra sprinkles. Whether it’s a birthday, a graduation, or just an afternoon treat, these little bites always feel like a celebration.

I love to pair these little cheesecake bites with a Homemade Strawberry or White Chocolate Milkshake for the ultimate dessert combo.

Ingredients

• Mini phyllo shells: These do all the heavy lifting…no crust to make, no baking required.
• Heavy whipping cream: Gives the filling its light and fluffy texture.
• Full fat cream cheese, softened: Let it come to room temperature first so the filling blends up smooth and creamy.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the filling to balance the tangy cream cheese.
• Cake batter extract: This is what gives every bite that irresistible birthday cake flavor.
• Rainbow sprinkles: Stirred right into the filling for a colorful pop in every bite.

How To Make Mini Funfetti Cheesecakes

Step 1. Start by beating the whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside.

Step 2. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and cake batter extract until well blended.

Step 3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 4. Add the rainbow sprinkles.

Step 5. Fold the sprinkles and fold gently.

Step 6. Add the filling to a piping bag and pipe into the phyllo shells.

Step 7. Top with more sprinkles.

Step 8. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Storage And Make Ahead Instructions

• Make ahead: Prepare the filling, transfer it to a piping bag, and refrigerate or freeze it separately from the phyllo shells. Thaw frozen filling in the refrigerator, then fill the shells shortly before serving so they stay crisp.
• Leftovers: Cheesecake bites that have already been assembled can still be frozen in a freezer safe container. Thaw them for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. Your shells may not be quite as crisp, but they will still be delicious.

Variations And Add-ins

There are plenty of easy ways to change the colors or add a new flavor while keeping the funfetti cake feel.

• Holiday bites: Use holiday sprinkle mixes to match Christmas, Halloween, Easter, or patriotic celebrations without changing the filling.
• School themed: Swap the rainbow sprinkles for school or team colors when making the bites for a graduation, tailgate, or sports banquet.
• Drizzle: Drizzle the finished bites lightly with melted white chocolate and let it set in the refrigerator before serving.
• Crust: Spoon graham cracker crumbs into small dessert cups, then top with the cheesecake filling if you don’t have mini phyllo shells. You could even make layers for mini funfetti cheesecake parfaits.

Tips And Tricks

Little details make these colorful bites easier to assemble and keep the filling light, smooth, and pretty.

• Don’t overwhip the cream: Beat the whipping cream just until the peaks stand upright. Continuing past that point can make the cream grainy and eventually turn it into butter.
• Gently fold: Fold with a flexible spatula using slow scooping motions from the bottom of the bowl. Stirring too quickly can knock the air out of the whipped cream.
• Avoid overfilling the bag: Fill the piping bag only halfway at first. A smaller amount is easier to control and less likely to squeeze out of the top while you pipe.
• Use an open tip: A wide, open piping tip works best because small or partially closed tips can become clogged with sprinkles.
• Pipe from the middle: Pipe the filling from the center of each shell and slowly lift the tip as the shell fills. This creates a neat mound without scraping the delicate pastry.
• Keep chilled: Keep the finished bites cold until serving time. The filling stays firmer, and the cool center gives a nice contrast to the crisp shell.

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