Description
Delightfully creamy and easy-to-make No-Bake Cheesecake Bites coated in a luscious chocolate shell. These bite-sized treats combine a smooth cheesecake filling with a crunchy graham cracker base, all dipped in melted chocolate for a perfect sweet snack or dessert, no oven needed.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, crushed
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 10 oz chocolate chips or almond bark
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and butter together until well combined, creating a smooth base.
- Add Graham Cracker Crumbs: Stir in the crushed graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up.
- Form Cheesecake Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the chilled mixture and roll into bite-sized balls with your palms. Place the formed balls on parchment paper.
- Firm the Balls: Refrigerate the cheesecake balls for 10-20 minutes to make them easier to dip.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips or almond bark according to package instructions, typically using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip the Cheesecake Bites: Fully coat each cheesecake ball in melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, then return them to the parchment-lined surface.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to cool and harden, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Store and Serve: Keep the cheesecake bites refrigerated to maintain their freshness and optimal texture before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use parchment paper to prevent the cheesecake bites from sticking while setting.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate or other flavored coatings for variety.
- Store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For quicker setting, refrigerate the dipped bites for 30 minutes after coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheesecake bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
