Description
Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are delightful, bite-sized desserts that combine the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form a crust. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the sour cream and melted chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crusts in the muffin tin, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, top each cheesecake bite with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute the chocolate cookie crumbs with graham cracker crumbs for a classic cheesecake taste.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the melted chocolate for a salted chocolate flavor that enhances the richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg