Description
Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are creamy, rich mini cheesecakes with a chocolate-infused filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped optionally with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Perfect for parties or a personal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 2 large eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner and pack firmly. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated and the mixture is evenly colored.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Add a pinch of salt and mix lightly.
- Spoon cheesecake batter over the crusts, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until edges are set and centers slightly jiggle. Let cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Use gluten-free cookies or almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute with dairy-free alternatives if needed.
- Flavor variations can include almond or mint extract.
- Best when chilled overnight for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake bites, mini cheesecake, no crust cheesecake bites, chocolate dessert, party dessert