Cheesecake Bites
Deliciously easy and customizable bite-sized cheesecake treats encased in a crunchy graham cracker crust and topped with chocolate.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature for that smooth, creamy texture.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar This will sweeten the mixture without the graininess that granulated sugar might bring.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Use high-quality crackers like Nabisco or Honey Maid.
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted A rich coating that ties everything together.
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips For topping; adds a crunchy, delightful finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by crushing your graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes of hand-mixing or 2-3 minutes if using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the graham cracker crumbs to your creamy cheesecake mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- With your hands, roll the cheesecake mixture into 1-inch balls, ensuring they are compact. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Pop the cheesecake bites into the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals until fully melted.
- Dip each cheesecake bite into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of each bite.
- Refrigerate the bites for about 15 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
Notes
For easier rolling, dampen your hands slightly. If too soft to roll, chill mixture for another 10-15 minutes in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.