Ingredients
Creating these delightful bites requires a few simple ingredients, most of which you might already have at home. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
If you’re looking to add a twist, you can substitute the chocolate wafer crumbs with graham crackers or even a gluten-free cookie of your choice. The toffee bits can be swapped for caramel chips if you prefer a softer texture.
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your own batch of delightful bites:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, combine the chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated.
- Press about a tablespoon of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Fold in the toffee bits and chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crusts in the prepared muffin pans, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set and slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecake bites to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure they set properly.
From my experience, chilling them overnight enhances the flavors even more, so if you can resist the temptation, it’s worth the wait!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International