No-bake Cheesecake Bites With Graham Cracker Crust
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No-bake Cheesecake Bites With Graham Cracker Crust
Description
No-bake Cheesecake Bites combine a simple graham cracker crust with a light, fluffy cheesecake layer and a glossy chocolate topping. The crust is made by mixing melted salted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and brown sugar, then firmly pressing into mini muffin liners. The cheesecake layer blends softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla, folded carefully with stiffly whipped heavy cream to maintain airiness and lightness.
After filling the crusts, the bites are chilled until firm. The chocolate topping is melted with coconut or vegetable oil to create a smooth glaze that sets with a gentle sheen. These compact treats require no baking, making them convenient for small gatherings or desserts requiring minimal oven use. Using a mini muffin tin creates uniform, bite-sized portions that are easy to serve and enjoy.
These bites can be made larger in a regular muffin pan if desired. The graham cracker crumbs can be homemade by crushing crackers with a rolling pin. Piping the cheesecake mixture into the crust helps with even distribution but spooning works as well.
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- mini muffin liners
- Handheld electric mixer
- Piping bag or disposable plastic bag optional*
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 tablespoons salted butter 28g
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 to 4 full graham cracker sheets
- 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar 16 grams
Cheesecake Layer
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 heaping tablespoons granulated sugar 32 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate good quality chips are fine, 3oz, chopped
- 2 teaspoons refined coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Line your mini muffin pan with 16 liners and clear enough space in your freezer to fit the pan.
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar until mixture begins to clump. Drop a heaping teaspoon of the crust into each of the prepared muffin cups. If there are leftover crumbs, distribute them between the cups (or eat them ;) ). Use the top of a wooden spoon or bottom of a shot glass to firmly pack the crumbs into the cups.
- Pour heavy cream into a small bowl and use a handheld electric mixer, starting on low, working up to high to beat cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until well-mixed and fluffy.
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream as best you can. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or disposable plastic bag and snip off a corner of the bag. Use the bag to pipe the cheesecake mixture into the muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 of the way full and smoothing the top of each cheesecake as you go.
- Place cheesecakes in the freezer and freeze for 10 to 15 minutes, until just set.
- In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until smooth. If necessary, microwave in 15-second increments until melted. Use a teaspoon to drop spoonfuls of chocolate over the cheesecakes until all the tops are covered and chocolate is gone.
- Freeze for 3 to 4 hours until completely solid. Remove cheesecakes from tray (leave wrappers on) and store in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to a month.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- To make graham cracker crumbs, crush full graham crackers in a plastic bag using a rolling pin or meat mallet until finely ground.
- If you don't have a piping or disposable bag, spoon the cheesecake filling into the crusts; it may take longer but works well.
- You can use a standard muffin tin for larger bites; expect about four larger cheesecake bites from this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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