Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites Recipe π«π°
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites
- Cook Time: 1 hour (includes cooling time)
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Description: Add some Ooh La La to your fa la la with these delectable bites! Perfect for dessert, gatherings, or a cozy weeknight treat.
- Recipe Category: Cheesecake
- Keywords: Dessert, Grains, Weeknight, Microwave, For Large Groups, Oven, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours
- Servings: 3 dozen cheesecake bites
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 97.4
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 25.6mg
- Sodium: 58.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.6g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 4.3g
- Protein: 2.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups margarine
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups wheat germ
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 36 small pecan halves
- Caramel topping
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare Muffin Cups: Using a paper towel, generously coat muffin cups with margarine to prevent sticking.
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Coat with Wheat Germ: Divide the wheat germ evenly among the muffin cups, gently shaking the pans until the bottoms and sides of the cups are evenly coated with wheat germ. Set aside.
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Prepare Cheesecake Batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
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Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared muffin cups, dividing evenly among them.
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Bake: Place the muffin cups in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the filling is barely set.
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Cool: Allow the cheesecake bites to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, use a narrow spatula to loosen them and lift them out of the cups.
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Further Cooling: Transfer the cheesecake bites to a wire rack and cool for an additional 30 minutes.
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Chill: Once cooled, cover the cheesecake bites and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Serve: Prior to serving, top each cheesecake bite with a small pecan half.
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Prepare Caramel Topping: Microwave the caramel topping on HIGH for about 10 seconds until it’s spoonable.
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Add Caramel Topping: Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of caramel topping in the center of each cheesecake bite.
Enjoy the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel in every bite of these Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites! Perfect for any occasion or simply for indulging in a sweet treat.