Cheesecake Bites
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Yields: 24 Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press a tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to create the crust.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and beat until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream and mini chocolate chips.
- Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the crust in each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill:
- Allow the cheesecake bites to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, remove the cheesecake bites from the fridge.
- Optionally, garnish with additional mini chocolate chips or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Enjoy:
- Serve these delightful Cheesecake Bites at your next gathering or indulge in a sweet treat just for yourself!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
