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Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites

Indulge in these delightful mini chocolate cheesecakes, perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs Use chocolate cookie crumbs for extra chocolate flavor.
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream For creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 egg
For the topping
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For drizzling.
  • 1 whipped cream Optional, for garnish.
  • mini chocolate shavings or sprinkles Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with mini cupcake liners for easy removal.
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until slightly crumbly.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crust mix into each liner. Press down firmly with a spoon or fingers to create a compact base.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well blended.
  5. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips using the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between. Once cooled slightly, mix it into the filling.
  7. Beat in the egg until just incorporated—no overmixing, please!
  8. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven for 18-20 minutes, until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  2. Let them cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Topping and Serving
  1. Melt the remaining chocolate chips and drizzle over each cheesecake.
  2. Top with whipped cream and mini chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.
  3. Refrigerate the bites for at least 2 hours to set before enjoying!

Notes

Make sure cheesecake bites cool properly before drizzling chocolate. It helps the chocolate set nicely. Variations include adding peppermint extract or using different types of chocolate for layering.