Description
Rich, creamy, and delightfully bite-sized, these Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are the perfect fusion of chocolate cookie crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and velvety ganache topping. Ideal for parties or anytime indulgence, each bite delivers pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (about 10 crushed Oreos)
3 tbsp melted butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make the crust: Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into each liner. Bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, mix well. Beat in egg and vanilla just until combined.
- Fill and bake: Spoon filling over crusts until 3/4 full. Bake for 13-15 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Ganache topping: Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate. Stir until smooth. Spoon over chilled bites.
- Optional garnish: Add a small ganache drop on top of each bite. Chill until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts