Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 sleeve (8-10) graham crackers
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 2-4 ounces melting chocolate
- 2-4 ounces white melting chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and line it with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
- Make Crust: In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs form. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl and mix with powdered sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Set Crust: Spread the crust mixture evenly in the prepared pan, pressing firmly with a spatula or back of a measuring cup to compact it well. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 minutes to set the crust.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl or stand mixer, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust in the pan. Return the pan to the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes to allow the filling to firm up.
- Cut Cheesecake Bites: Remove the cheesecake slab from the pan and, using a sharp knife, cut it into 1-inch squares. Place the squares on a cooling rack set over parchment or wax paper.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark and white melting chocolates separately in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour each into separate piping or small sandwich bags and cut a small tip off each bag for drizzling.
- Decorate: Drizzle the dark chocolate over the cheesecake bites in vertical and horizontal lines, then repeat the process with the white chocolate for a decorative effect.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to harden completely on the cooling rack. Once set, remove the bites and refrigerate them until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling.
- Press the crust firmly to help it hold together when cutting the bites.
- If you don’t have a food processor, crush graham crackers in a sealed plastic bag using a rolling pin.
- The chocolate drizzle can be customized with different types of chocolate or colors.
- Store leftover cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American