FROZEN CHEESECAKE BITES

Frozen Cheesecake Bites image

It only takes one of these delicious nibbles to cure your cheesecake cravings. But your guests are sure to ask for more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits

Steps:

Line the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with parchment; coat paper and sides of pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into prepared pan. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and freeze overnight. , Remove from the freezer and let stand for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with cream; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until mixture reaches spreading consistency, stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and remaining sugar. Using a melon baller, scoop out 1-in. balls of cheesecake; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Top each with a heaping teaspoonful of chocolate mixture. Sprinkle crumb mixture over half of the balls and toffee bits over the remaining balls. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.