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Phyllo Dough Cheesecake Bites

by Jessie Daye

First published: January 12, 2026 | Updated: June 22, 2026
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These berry cheesecake phyllo tarts are my go-to when I need a dessert that looks impressive but secretly isn’t difficult to make. Your guests don’t need to know how simple they really are Scroll down for the recipe!

Notes: Low-fat cream cheese works well for a lighter tart, though full-fat gives the richest texture. These are best served the same day for maximum crispness. If needed, they can be refrigerated up to 24 hours.

Phyllo Dough Cheesecake Bites

Author: Jessie Daye
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Ingredients

  • 750 g Phyllo pastry sheets (one box of two rolls)
  • 225 g unsalted butter melted(2 sticks)
  • 200 g white sugar (1 cup)
  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature(full-fat or low-fat)
  • 10 g vanilla bean paste (2 teaspoons)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 ½ cups blueberries or raspberries
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla bean paste, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until creamy and fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease two muffin tins or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer two phyllo pastry sheets at a time, brushing each layer with melted butter. Fan the two sheets together horizontally and shape into a round. Gently press down the center of the round with your fingers or brush to create a nest shape.
  3. Spoon the filling into the phyllo shells. Top generously with blueberries or raspberries, pressing them lightly into the filling.
  4. Bake the tarts for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden.
  5. Cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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