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Bites with Chocolate Crust [55 Minutes] Recipe

Bites with Chocolate Crust [55 Minutes] Recipe
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Delight in these Raspberry Cheesecake Bites featuring a rich chocolate cookie crust, smooth cream cheese filling swirled with fresh raspberries, and an optional vibrant raspberry coulis for an extra burst of fruity flavor. Perfect bite-sized treats for any occasion, ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish

Raspberry Coulis (Optional)

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  2. Prepare the Chocolate Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed chocolate cookies with the melted butter until the mixture holds together. Press about one tablespoon of this mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes to set, then remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries to avoid breaking them up too much.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Spoon the cheesecake mixture carefully over the pre-baked chocolate crusts, filling each cup almost to the top. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Cool and Chill: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the cheesecake bites to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the bites for at least 2 hours to fully chill and set.
  6. Prepare Raspberry Coulis (Optional): In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and let cool.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the chilled cheesecake bites with the raspberry coulis and garnish each bite with additional fresh raspberries for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling texture.
  • Be gentle when folding in raspberries to prevent turning the batter pink or watery.
  • Ensure cheesecake bites are fully chilled for easy removal from muffin liners.
  • The raspberry coulis is optional but adds beautiful color and tangy flavor.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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