Description
Craving an easy no-bake dessert that’s rich, creamy, and bite-sized? These Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites are a decadent delight made with smooth cream cheese, coated in silky chocolate, and drizzled with buttery caramel. Sprinkled with flaky sea salt, each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture. Perfect for parties, sweet snacks, or elegant dessert platters, this quick treat belongs in your list of must-try easy dessert recipes, holiday food ideas, and no-bake snack recipes. Whether you’re planning a dinner party or simply looking for indulgent food ideas, these bites check all the boxes.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
0.25 cup powdered sugar
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.25 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional)
1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
0.5 cup soft caramels
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in graham cracker crumbs if using, then chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
2. Once firm, scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Freeze for 15–20 minutes.
3. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4. Dip each cheesecake ball in the melted chocolate and let excess drip off. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Chill the chocolate-coated bites until set.
6. Melt caramels with heavy cream and drizzle over the bites.
7. While caramel is still soft, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
8. Chill again until caramel sets. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a perfectly smooth filling.
Chill the cheesecake balls thoroughly before dipping for best results.
Always use parchment paper to prevent sticking and breaking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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