Description
These Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites are a decadent treat that combines a rich, creamy cheesecake filling with a luscious layer of smooth caramel, all enveloped in a velvety chocolate shell. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the silky cheesecake to the gooey caramel, making them an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- For the Caramel Layer:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- For the Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners and fill each liner with the cheesecake mixture, about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, top each cheesecake bite with a small dollop of caramel sauce.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each cheesecake bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated, and place them back on the lined muffin tin.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These bites can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
- Substitutions: Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or a dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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