Chocolate Cheesecake Bites Perfect for Parties
Decadent mini chocolate cheesecake bites with a crunchy chocolate crust and creamy cocoa filling. Perfect for holidays, parties, or small-batch indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
Crust:
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18 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
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4 tbsp melted butter
Filling:
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup sour cream
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Ganache:
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½ cup chopped chocolate
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½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 12 muffin cups with liners.
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Mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press 1 tbsp into each cup. Bake 5 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
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Spoon filling over crusts. Bake 16–18 minutes until set. Cool, then chill 2 hours.
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(Optional) Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth. Spoon over chilled bites.
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Chill again before serving.
Notes
Store in fridge up to 5 days. Freeze individually for up to 2 months. Garnish with whipped cream, berries, or mint leaves.