Description
Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Bites are creamy mini cheesecakes with a buttery graham crust, soft caramel center, rich chocolate topping, and a sweet crunchy crumble. Perfect for parties, gifting, or keeping in the freezer for ‘just one more.’
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup soft caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ cup crushed shortbread cookies or toffee bits
- 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, helps crumbs stick)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a mini muffin tin or mini cheesecake pan with liners.
- Stir together graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press ~1 tablespoon into the bottom of each well. Bake for 5 minutes and set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla and sour cream. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to avoid air bubbles. Spoon filling over crusts, filling each cup nearly to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until centers are just set with a slight jiggle. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully firm.
- Spoon a teaspoon of caramel over each chilled cheesecake bite. Chill for 10 minutes so caramel thickens.
- Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream until smooth and pourable. Spoon or drizzle gently over caramel layer.
- Immediately sprinkle shortbread crumbs or toffee bits on top so they stick before chocolate sets. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite candies or nuts.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg