Description
Amarillo & chocolate mini cheesecake bites are rich, bite-sized desserts featuring a creamy vanilla liqueur-infused cheesecake filling over a chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for parties or elegant snacking, they’re easy to make, decadent, and beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos or chocolate graham crackers)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Amarillo liqueur (or vanilla-flavored liqueur)
- Optional: cocoa powder or melted chocolate for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press about 1 teaspoon into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and Amarillo liqueur until just combined.
- Spoon the filling over each crust, filling each cup nearly to the top.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until centers are just set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with melted chocolate drizzle, cocoa powder, or your favorite garnish if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the cheesecake batter to avoid cracks.
- Chill thoroughly before serving for best texture.
- Swap Amarillo for Baileys, Kahlúa, or vanilla extract for different flavors.
- Crust can be made with any cookie variety—try spiced or nutty options.
- Freeze without toppings for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
