Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites

These bite-sized cheesecake treats are creamy on the inside and coated with rich chocolate on the outside. Perfect for parties, gifting, or anytime you crave a quick indulgence!

Ingredients:

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sour cream
Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Coating:

10 oz (280g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (for smooth coating)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) pan with parchment paper.
Make the cheesecake:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and a pinch of salt.
Bake:
Pour the mixture into the pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until set and slightly golden.
Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
Cut and freeze:
Once chilled, cut the cheesecake into bite-sized squares.
Place the pieces on a tray and freeze for 1 hour (this helps when dipping in chocolate).
Melt the chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Dip the bites:
Using a fork or toothpick, dip each cheesecake square into the melted chocolate.
Place on parchment paper and let set in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.