Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
Rich, creamy, and perfectly portioned — these chocolate cheesecake bites are a dream dessert made simple.
These Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are everything you love about a classic cheesecake, shrunk down into perfectly portioned bites. With a chocolate cookie crust, a creamy chocolate filling, and an optional ganache topping, they’re ideal for lunchboxes, parties, or make-ahead treats for busy moms.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 mini cheesecakes):
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Optional: melted chocolate or ganache for topping
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
- Mix crushed cookies and melted butter, press into liners to form a base.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Spoon filling over crusts and bake for 15–18 minutes until set.
- Let cool, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Drizzle with ganache or top with a berry if desired.
🧁 Tips:
- Use a cookie scoop for even filling
- Add instant coffee or espresso powder for mocha flavor
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for later
