Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites Recipe
These Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are rich, creamy, and perfectly portioned for a delightful dessert. Featuring a chocolate cookie crumb crust and a luscious chocolate-infused cheesecake filling studded with chocolate chips, they are baked to perfection and chilled to set. Perfect for parties, snacks, or anytime indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cheesecake bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture firmly into the bottom of each mini muffin cup to form the crust.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Flavorings and Chocolate Chips: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until the mixture is well combined and velvety. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chocolate crusts in each muffin cup, filling nearly to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the centers are almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake bites to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate them for at least 2 hours to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter.
- Do not overbake; the cheesecake will firm up as it chills.
- Chocolate cookie crumbs can be made by finely crushing chocolate sandwich cookies without filling.
- Mini muffin pans yield approximately 24 bites.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keywords: mini chocolate cheesecake bites, chocolate cheesecake, mini desserts, bite-sized cheesecake, chocolate desserts, party desserts, easy cheesecake recipe
