Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares

  Desserts

Satisfy your cheesecake craving with these bite-sized treats. Dipped in chocolate, the sweet, creamy delights are party favorites. But be warned...you won't be able to eat just one!

Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares

Average Rating: 4.594594

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1-1/2 hours + freezing
YIELD: 49 squares.

Ingredients

  • 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 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • COATING:
  • 24 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons shortening

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake at 325آ° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Freeze overnight.
  • 3. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
  • 4. Using foil, lift cheesecake out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut cheesecake into 1-1/4-in. squares. Work with a few pieces at a time for dipping; keep remaining squares refrigerated until ready to dip.
  • 5. Using a toothpick, completely dip squares, 1 at a time, into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Spoon additional chocolate over the tops if necessary to coat. (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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 141 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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