Deliciousness of the Day

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites

Whatcha Need:

CRUST:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted

FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

COATING:
24 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate
3 tablespoons shortening
(HINT: Make sure you stir the chips after 30 seconds or so in the microwave.. they burn!)

How to do it: 

Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil and grease the foil. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans and butter. Press into prepared pan; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust.

Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled. Freeze overnight.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Cool slightly. Using foil, lift cheesecake out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into 49 squares. Remove a few pieces at a time for dipping; keep remaining squares refrigerated until ready to dip.

Using a toothpick, completely dip squares, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; spoon about 1 teaspoon chocolate over each. (Reheat chocolate if needed to finish dipping.) Let stand for 20 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer

I have to give Chris kudos for these things! He made them for the most part, and they are so delicious! It was a tad annoying that the process took so long, but they're super simple and yummy!