Creamy No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bites Recipe
These creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake bites are a rich and decadent dessert made with smooth cream cheese, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of bourbon. Coated in crushed Oreos, they offer a delightful mix of chocolatey, tangy flavors with a crunchy exterior. Perfect for parties or as an elegant sweet treat, these bites require no baking and are simple to prepare in various forms including mini balls, piped mounds, or one large cheese ball.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 24 mini cheesecake bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 3 tbsp bourbon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar
Coating
- Crushed Oreos (enough for coating all cheesecake bites)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate mixture: In a bowl, combine the melted bittersweet chocolate, bourbon, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Add cream cheese and sugar: Add the softened cream cheese and sifted confectioner’s sugar to the chocolate mixture. Whisk or mix until everything is fully incorporated and the mixture becomes fluffy.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the cream cheese mixture and refrigerate for several hours until it is well chilled and firm enough to handle.
- Form mini balls using the scoop method: Using a small cookie scoop, portion out the chilled cream cheese mixture onto pieces of plastic wrap. Wrap the plastic tightly around each portion to form smooth little balls.
- Coat with crushed Oreos: Roll each mini ball thoroughly in crushed Oreos until evenly coated.
- Chill before serving: Arrange the Oreo-coated bites on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until needed. For easy serving, insert toothpicks into each bite before serving.
- Alternative piping method: Transfer the chilled cream cheese chocolate mixture into a large piping bag. Line a cookie tray with parchment paper and pipe 1½-inch large mounds of the mixture onto the tray. Refrigerate until firm, then roll each mound in crushed Oreos to coat thoroughly. Chill again until serving and add toothpicks for presentation.
- Forming one large cheese ball: After chilling, transfer the entire mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Gather and twist the wrap to shape a smooth large ball. If the cheese softens, re-chill until firm. Then, roll the entire cheese ball in crushed Oreos until completely coated. Place on a serving plate, cover, and chill until ready to serve. Serve with additional cookies for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- If desired, substitute bourbon with vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version.
- Use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to get uniformly sized bites.
- Chilling times may vary; the mixture should be firm enough to handle when forming shapes.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute Oreos with gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Store cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator, consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
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