Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create these delightful bites:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate eggs (like Cadbury Mini Eggs), coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
For a gluten-free version, substitute the graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives. If you prefer a different flavor, you might swap vanilla extract with almond extract for a unique twist.
Instructions
Follow these steps to make your own batch of mini egg cheesecake bites:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until well combined. Divide this mixture among the lined muffin cups, pressing down firmly to create the crust.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until combined.
- Gently fold in the coarsely chopped mini chocolate eggs.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the crusts, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set. I often check at 20 minutes to prevent overbaking, just like my abuela taught me to keep an eye on her tortillas.
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cheesecake bites. Let the chocolate set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International