No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites
Indulge in these luscious No-Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites — a perfect bite-sized dessert combining creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel. Easy to make and perfect for parties or anytime sweet cravings strike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of mini cupcake liners or a lined mini muffin pan to form crusts. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set. - Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. - Assemble the Bites:
Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts, filling each about ¾ full. - Add Caramel Layer:
Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake filling in each bite. - Chill:
Refrigerate the assembled bites for at least 2 hours or until firm. - Add Chocolate Topping:
Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each cheesecake bite. - Garnish (Optional):
Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each bite for an added flavor contrast. - Serve:
Allow the bites to set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smoother filling.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
