Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites Recipe

Name: Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 1/4 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer crumbs; 1/4 cup butter, melted; Filling; 20 caramels, unwrapped; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup sour cream; Coating; 1 (12 ounce) package real semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup shortening

Servings: persons

Crust
1 1/4 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
Filling
20 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sour cream
Coating
1 (12 ounce) package real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening

1
Heat oven to 350. Line 8 inch square baking pan with double thickness of aluminum foil, extending foil over ends of pan. Spray foil with no-stick cooking spray. Combine all crust ingredients in small bowl. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
2
Combine caramels and half & half in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Pour over crust in pan. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate while preparing cream cheese mixture.
3
Combine cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, beating just until combined. Stir in sour cream. Pour over caramel mixture.
4
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until just set 2 inches from edges of pan. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Loosely cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours. Use foil to lift cheesecake from pan. Cut into 36 squares.
5
Place cooling rack over large piece of waxed paper on counter. Combine chocolate chips and shortening in 1 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pierce each cheesecake square with fork. Spoon chocolate over top and sides of each cheesecake square, letting excess chocolate drop back into pan. Place onto cooling rack. Let stand about 20 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Store refrigerated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 1/4 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup butter, melted, Filling, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites

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