Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; ¼ cup finely chopped pecans; ¼ cup butter, melted; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; ½ cup sugar; ¼ cup sour cream; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 24 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 3 tablespoons shortening

Servings: persons

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
¼ cup butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
¼ cup sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
24 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
3 tablespoons shortening

1
Line a 9 inch baking pan with foil and greased the foil.
2
In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans and butter.
3
Press into prepared pan; set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until smooth.
5
Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
6
Stir in vanilla.
7
Pour over crust.
8
Bake at 325 for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set.
9
Cool on a wire rack.
10
Refrigerate until chilled.
11
Freeze overnight.
12
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth.
13
Cool slightly.
14
Using foil, life cheese cake out of pan.
15
Gently peel off foil; cut into 49 squares.
16
Remove a few pieces at a time for dipping; keeping remaining squares refrigerated until ready to dip.
17
Using a toothpick, completely dip squares, one at a time, in melted chocolate.
18
Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; spoon about 1 t. chocolate over each.
19
[Reheat chocolate if needed to finish dipping.]
20
Let stand for 20 minutes or until set.
21
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

3893

kcal

Calories

233

Fat

391

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup finely chopped pecans, ¼ cup butter, melted, 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares 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-Covered Cheesecake Squares

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