Go Back
SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BITES

SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BITES

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt divided
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 (8 oz each) packages cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 18 caramel squares
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1-2 cups boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and butter in a medium bowl. Spoon about 1 tbsp of the of the mixture onto the bottoms of 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Using the back of the measuring spoon, pack the crust down.
  • In another medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar with a mixer until blended. Add the egg and vanilla and blend for about 30 more seconds. Spoon about 2 tbsp of the mixture into each muffin cup and level using the back of the measuring spoon.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Let them cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place the caramels, milk, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small heat proof bowl. Place the boiling water into a pan. Place the bowl over the boiling water making sure it does not spill into the bowl. Let the caramels completely melt, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon about 1 tbsp of the caramel sauce over each cheesecake. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and serve.