Surprise Inside Cheesecake Bites are creamy mini cheesecakes with a hidden candy or fruit center, perfect for parties or sweet treats.

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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp granulated sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
12 mini chocolate candies or berries (e.g., raspberries or mini peanut butter cups)
Pinch of salt

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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and melted butter until combined.
Press about 1 tsp of crust mixture into each muffin cup and press down firmly. Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
Place one candy or berry into the center of each muffin cup on top of the crust.
Pour cheesecake batter over each until 3/4 full, covering the surprise center.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until centers are set. Let cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Remove liners and serve chilled.