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Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites

Decadent Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites You'll Adore

Enjoy these Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites, a perfect blend of fudgy crust and creamy cheesecake, ideal for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Chocolate Cookie Crumbs Finely crushed Oreos or chocolate wafer cookies work best.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted for better mixing.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat, softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Granulated, adjustable to taste.
  • 1 large Egg Provides structure.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Heat until just simmering.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate Use quality chocolate for richer flavor.

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until resembling wet sand, then press into the muffin cavities.
  3. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool slightly.
  4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla until just combined.
  5. Spoon cheesecake filling into each cooled crust, filling about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth to prepare ganache.
  8. Spoon ganache over cooled cheesecake bites and let it set.
  9. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Avoid overmixing to prevent air bubbles. Chill before serving for best results.

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