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Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites: Indulge in a Sweet Treat! Recipe

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites: Indulge in a Sweet Treat! Recipe
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Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are deliciously creamy, chocolaty, and perfectly portioned desserts that combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a rich chocolate cheesecake filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, snack time, or when you need a sweet indulgence in a small package.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or chocolate cookie crumbs for extra chocolate flavor)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 egg

Topping

  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for drizzling)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
  • Mini chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake bites.
  2. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this evenly into the bottoms of mini muffin tins to form the crust base.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, the melted chocolate chips, and the egg. Mix well until the filling is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Fill the Muffin Tins: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in the mini muffin tins, filling each almost to the top.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool: Remove the cheesecake bites from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate to chill and firm up if desired.
  7. Add Toppings: Once cooled, drizzle with the remaining semi-sweet chocolate chips melted for decoration. Garnish with whipped cream and mini chocolate shavings or sprinkles if you like for an extra festive touch.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute graham cracker crumbs with chocolate cookie crumbs in the crust.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
  • These cheesecake bites can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Do not overbake to avoid cracking or dry texture; the centers should still have a slight jiggle when finished.

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