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Valentine's Mini Cheesecake Squares

These cheesecake squares are the perfect sweet treat to indulge in this Valentine's Day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cheesecake, cheesecake bites, valentines day
Servings: 16
Calories: 462kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 16 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 24 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoon shortening
  • candy hearts

Instructions

  • Line a 9 inch baking pan with tin foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, and melted butter.
  • Press mixture onto the bottom of the baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla using a mixer.
  • Spread mixture over graham cracker layer.
  • Bake in a preheated oven, 325, for about 35 minutes, or until center is just about set up.
  • Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Place pan in freezer for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight is best).
  • Once frozen, use a sharp knife to cut cheesecake into small squares.
  • Melt the chocolate and shortening in a bowl and stir until combined.
  • Use a toothpick to dip each cheesecake square into the melted chocolate evenly.
  • Place cheesecake square on parchment paper to set up.
  • While still wet, you can place a candy heart on the top of each square.
  • Keep refrigerated (or frozen) until serving!

Nutrition

Serving: 3pieces | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg
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