Description
These Raspberry Cheesecake Bites with a Chocolate Crust are rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh raspberry flavor, all atop a crisp chocolate cookie base—perfect for a light, elegant dessert or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin or mini cheesecake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of each cavity in the muffin tin. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to break them up too much.
- Spoon the mixture onto the crusts in the muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with additional raspberries and drizzle with melted chocolate or add whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Don’t overmix once eggs are added to avoid cracks.
- Chill bites completely before serving for best texture.
- Use a piping bag for neat filling.
- Try variations like lemon zest, nut butter, or spices for added flavor.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: raspberry cheesecake bites, chocolate crust, mini cheesecakes, easy dessert, party treats