Description
Raspberry Cheesecake Bites with Chocolate Crust are the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and rich flavors in a delightful bite-sized treat. These mini desserts make for an impressive addition to any gathering, from casual family get-togethers to elegant dinner parties. With a buttery chocolate crust holding a smooth cheesecake filling studded with fresh raspberries, each bite is a burst of flavor. Plus, they can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy your event without stressing over dessert. Drizzle them with raspberry coulis or serve them plain—they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
- Optional: Raspberry coulis
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter; press into muffin cups.
- Bake crusts for 5 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and fold in raspberries.
- Spoon filling into crusts and bake for about 20 minutes until set.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours.
- Optionally, prepare raspberry coulis by cooking raspberries with sugar and water; strain and cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg