Description
Delightfully rich and creamy Valentine Cheesecake Bites feature a chocolate Oreo crust and a luscious cheesecake filling studded with chopped Oreos, topped with mini Oreos and festive confetti heart sprinkles. Perfect bite-sized treats for sharing love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 16 chocolate Oreo cookies, creme removed
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 – 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
- â…› tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 10 Oreos, chopped into small pieces
Toppings
- 1 package mini Oreos
- 1 ½ cups confetti heart sprinkles
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to ensure the cheesecake bites don’t stick and come out easily.
- Make the Crust: Crush the 16 chocolate Oreos (with creme removed) into fine crumbles using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl.
- Combine Crust Ingredients: Add melted butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar to the crushed cookie crumbs. Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form Crust in Cups: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each cupcake liner, then press down firmly with the flat bottom of a cup or glass to form a compact and even crust base.
- Prepare Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and kosher salt, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Add Chopped Oreos: Gently fold the chopped Oreos into the cheesecake batter to distribute evenly without overmixing.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon the cheesecake batter over each crust in the cupcake liners, filling almost to the top.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake the cheesecake bites for 21 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges are slightly puffed.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate: Once chilled, pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of each cheesecake bite. Garnish with mini Oreos and a generous sprinkle of confetti heart sprinkles for a festive Valentine’s touch.
Notes
- Removing the creme from the Oreo crust cookies ensures a better crust texture.
- Press crust firmly to create a compact base that holds the cheesecake filling well.
- Allow cheesecake bites to chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Use chilled heavy cream for easier whipping and better volume.
- Store leftover cheesecake bites covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
