Description
These No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a crunchy cookie crust, creamy caramel-infused cheesecake filling, and a luscious drizzle of melted chocolate and caramel. Perfect for quick gatherings or a sweet treat anytime without heating up the kitchen.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- ½ cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Topping
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press about a tablespoon of this crust mixture into the bottom of each mini muffin liner or silicone mold, forming an even layer to serve as the base.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the caramel sauce and whipped topping, mixing carefully to maintain a light and airy texture throughout.
- Assemble the bites: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over each prepared crust, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon or spatula for a neat finish.
- Add the chocolate drizzle: Drizzle the melted semi-sweet chocolate chips over each cheesecake bite to add a rich chocolate layer and appealing visual touch.
- Chill to set: Place the assembled cheesecake bites in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Final garnish and serving: Just before serving, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the chilled bites and sprinkle with sea salt if desired, enhancing the flavor balance between sweet and salty.
Notes
- Use a mini muffin pan or silicone mold to easily portion and remove the bites.
- Store cheesecake bites in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- Freeze the bites for longer storage; thaw before serving.
- For extra crunch and flavor, top each bite with a pecan half before chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
