Ingredients for Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites
- Chocolate Wafer Crumbs
- Butter
- 14 ounces caramels, unwrapped
- Milk
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
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How to Make Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with double-thickness aluminum foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan.
- Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients (see below).
- Press the crust mixture firmly onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and half-and-half. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the crust and sprinkle evenly with pecans.
- Refrigerate while preparing the cream cheese mixture.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until creamy, scraping down the bowl often.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until just combined.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the caramel layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set 2 inches from the edges of the pan.
- Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
- Loosely cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Use the foil to lift the cheesecake from the pan. Cut into 36 squares.
- Place a cooling rack over a large piece of waxed paper.
- In a 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Pierce each cheesecake square with a fork.
- Spoon the melted chocolate over the top and sides of each cheesecake square, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the pan.
- Place the coated cheesecake squares on the cooling rack.
- Let stand for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Store refrigerated.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
24g
Carbs
5g
