Chocolate Covered Hazelnut Cheesecake Bites are decadently, rich and creamy cheesecake bites that deliver luxuriously Ghirardelli Hazelnut Crisp bits and a velvety chocolate coating. How can I resist? Party and drool-worthy!
We are partyin' with these oh soooo decadent cheesecake bites with double the Ghirardelli chocolate! Have you ever had Ghirardelli chocolates? So good! I'm in love, love, love!
These exquisite bites are made with 2 different Ghirardelli chocolates, so you get double the chocolate pleasure! Milk and Hazelnut Crisps Chocolate Squares on the inside and covered with dark chocolate
2 Key Steps
- To start with, just make your luscious Ghirardelli Hazelnut Crisp Cheesecake and freeze.
- When ready, cut into 1 inch squares and then dip into melted wafers of Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate! Pretty easy!
In honor of the New Year, I bestow these little lovelies onto you to share and enjoy the experience of pure deliciousness in your mouth. *Drool*
They are so elegant and sophisticated, so it's hard to believe how easy these come together to make any special occasion perfect! These Chocolate Covered Hazelnut Cheesecake Bites are especially paired with some lovely champagne! My favorite!
Ingredients You Need
Graham Cracker & Ghirardelli Layer
- graham cracker crumbs
or 1 sleeve of graham cracker, crushed
- pecans
- butter
- Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate and Hazelnut Crisps Squares
or any flavor you want to use, broken into small pieces
Cheesecake Filling
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- sour cream
- eggs
- vanilla extract
Dark Chocolate Coating
- 1 12 oz . bag Ghirardelli Chocolate Dark Melting Wafers
- or white or milk chocolate melting wafers
How to Make Frozen Cheesecake Bites
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper and slightly spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans and melted butter in a small bowl well and press into baking pan. Add broken Ghirardelli Milk & Hazelnut Crisp Squares to the top of the crust. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Add in slightly beaten eggs and vanilla and beat on low speed until just combined. Pour over crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack and then freeze overnight.
- When ready to coat with chocolate, using microwave, melt dark chocolate wafers in 30 second increments, stirring in between increments until melted.
- Take cheesecake out of freezer and lift out of pan by pulling the sides of the foil up and out. Peel off any excess foil and cut cheesecake into 1 inch squares. Work with a few pieces at a time for dipping; keep remaining squares in freezer until ready to dip.
- Using a fork on the bottom of the cheesecake square, one at a time, completely dip bites in melted chocolate, and using spoon in other hand, spoon chocolate on top to cover all spots, and allow excess to drip off and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
- Reheat chocolate if needed to finish dipping. Let stand for 15 minutes or until set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer and serve them on a party tray for all your special occasions!
One of the perks of this dessert is you don't have to do it all at once, or eat them all at once. Pop a couple with or without the chocolate coating anytime you need a sweet fix.
More Cheesecake anyone?
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Covered Hazelnut Crisp Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or 1 sleeve of graham cracker, crushed
- ¼ cup pecans finely chopped
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 bag (4.56 oz) Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate and Hazelnut Crisps Squares broken into small pieces
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark Chocolate Coating
- 1 12 oz . bag Ghirardelli Chocolate Dark Melting Wafers - or white or milk chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper and slightly spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans and melted butter in a small bowl well and press into baking pan. Add broken Ghirardelli Milk & Hazelnut Crisp Squares to the top of the crust. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Add in slightly beaten eggs and vanilla and beat on low speed until just combined. Pour over crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack and then freeze overnight.
- When ready to coat with chocolate, using microwave, melt dark chocolate wafers in 30 second increments, stirring in between increments until melted.
- Take cheesecake out of freezer and lift out of pan by pulling the sides of the foil up and out. Peel off any excess foil and cut cheesecake into 1 inch squares. Work with a few pieces at a time for dipping; keep remaining squares in freezer until ready to dip.
- Using a fork on the bottom of the cheesecake square, one at a time, completely dip bites in melted chocolate, and using spoon in other hand, spoon chocolate on top to cover all spots, and allow excess to drip off and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
- Reheat chocolate if needed to finish dipping. Let stand for 15 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Jennifer Dawn says
These look amazing! Just wanted to let you know...I'm featuring them at this week's link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2015/01/a-little-bird-told-me-weekly-link-party.html
ChocolaTess says
Sweet! Thank you so much for featuring them! I will definitely be checking it out and thank you so much for hosting such a great party! 🙂 Super excited!!