Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Special equipment needed:
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Piping bag or plastic bag with a small corner cut off
Step-by-step instructions:
a. Preheat oven to 325°F.
b. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
c. Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of each cup.
d. In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar until smooth.
e. Add egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
f. Spoon the mixture into each muffin cup, filling each about 2/3 full.
g. Place a strawberry on top of each cheesecake filling.
h. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheesecake is set.
i. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
j. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
k. Dip each cheesecake bite into the melted chocolate, using a fork to help coat it evenly.
l. Place the chocolate-covered cheesecake bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
m. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
n. Transfer the cheesecake bites to a piping bag or plastic bag with a small corner cut off.
o. Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the cheesecake bites.
p. Serve chilled.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Chilling time: 30 minutes
5. Temperature:
325°F
Serving size:
12 cheesecake bites
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 218
Total fat: 15g
Saturated fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 87mg
Total carbohydrates: 20g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 14g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of graham cracker crumbs, you can use crushed Oreo cookies or chocolate wafer cookies.
- Instead of semisweet chocolate chips, you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
- Instead of coconut oil, you can use vegetable oil or butter.
Variations:
- Instead of strawberries, you can use raspberries or blueberries.
- Instead of dipping the cheesecake bites in chocolate, you can drizzle caramel sauce or strawberry sauce over them.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to press the graham cracker mixture firmly onto the bottom of each muffin cup to prevent the cheesecake filling from leaking out.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother cheesecake filling.
- Chill the cheesecake bites before dipping them in chocolate to prevent the cheesecake from melting in the warm chocolate.
- Use a fork to help coat the cheesecake bites evenly in chocolate.
Storage instructions:
Store the chocolate-covered strawberry cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
These cheesecake bites are best served chilled, but you can let them come to room temperature before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the cheesecake bites on a platter and garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves.
Garnishes:
Fresh strawberries and mint leaves.
Pairings:
Serve these cheesecake bites with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
These cheesecake bites are a dessert and do not require any side dishes.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cheesecake filling is too runny, it may not have baked long enough. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- If the chocolate is too thick, add more coconut oil or vegetable oil to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to wash the strawberries thoroughly before using them in this recipe.
Food history:
Cheesecake has been around since ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes during the first Olympic games in 776 BC. Chocolate-covered strawberries are a popular dessert that originated in the United States in the 1960s.
Flavor profiles:
These cheesecake bites are sweet, creamy, and chocolatey with a hint of tanginess from the cream cheese and a burst of freshness from the strawberries.
Serving suggestions:
Serve these cheesecake bites as a sweet treat after dinner or as a party dessert.
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Taste: Rich, Creamy, Sweet, Chocolatey, Tangy