Description
Mini Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and luscious caramel, perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (about 10–12 cookies)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- Whipped cream for topping
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing chocolate cookie crumbs and cocoa powder, then press into mini muffin tins.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar, then adding caramel sauce.
- Fill the crusts with the cheesecake filling.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Coat the tops of the cheesecake bites with melted chocolate.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate cookies.
- For vegan, replace cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
- Use milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
- Add crushed nuts or fruit for variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mini Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites, dessert, cheesecake, chocolate, caramel