Description
Delightful mini cheesecake bites promise creamy indulgence with a crumbly graham cracker base. Elegant New York-style flavor meets compact portability, ensuring sweet satisfaction for your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1.5 cups (225 g) gluten-free cookie crumbs
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 g) block cream cheese, room temperature
- 0.75 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (100 g), room temperature
Coating:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) virgin coconut oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons (18 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Construct a smooth, buttery base by blending cookie crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture evenly across the lined baking pan, creating a sturdy foundation for the delicate cheesecake.
- Whip cream cheese until luxuriously airy, gradually incorporating sugar, salt, and cornstarch to develop a silky, uniform texture.
- Gently fold in eggs and vanilla, stirring just until the filling becomes uniformly smooth and pourable, avoiding excessive mixing that could compromise the creamy consistency.
- Carefully transfer the filling over the prepared crust, smoothing it into an even layer and eliminating potential air pockets by gently tapping the pan against the counter.
- Position the pan centrally in a preheated oven, baking until the filling sets with a subtle center wobble, indicating perfect custard-like doneness.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool momentarily at room temperature, then encase securely in plastic wrap and freeze until solidly firm.
- Extract the chilled cheesecake, using parchment edges for easy removal, and precisely slice into uniform one-inch squares with a meticulously cleaned knife.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a deep bowl, creating a glossy coating by stirring periodically and allowing the mixture to reach a slightly thickened consistency.
- Delicately immerse each cheesecake bite into the chocolate, ensuring partial or complete coverage, then arrange on parchment paper to set.
- Preserve the finished delicacies in a refrigerated sealed container, maintaining their pristine texture and flavor for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Precise chilling is crucial for clean, sharp cuts and perfect bite-sized squares.
- Cleaning the knife between slices ensures smooth, professional-looking edges.
- Melting chocolate at low power prevents burning and maintains smooth texture.
- Dip cheesecake bites quickly to prevent cream cheese from softening too much.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a silky, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- Tapping the pan removes air bubbles, resulting in a smoother, more consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg