Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cups
Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cups – A Fun & Delicious Mini Dessert!
Looking for a quick and easy dessert that tastes like it came straight from a bakery? These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cups are the perfect sweet treat! Whether you’re hosting a party, need a no-fuss dessert for family night, or just want to treat yourself (because you deserve it!), these little cheesecake bites are a total win.
Not only are they adorable and crowd-pleasing, but they’re also made with just a few simple ingredients—and no fancy baking skills required. You can whip these up in no time, and we’re betting they’ll disappear even faster!
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cups
- ✅ Quick and easy to make
- ✅ Made with refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- ✅ No complicated steps or baking equipment
- ✅ Creamy, dreamy cheesecake filling
- ✅ Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 (16.5 oz) roll Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temp)
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- ½ cup Whipped Topping
- ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
- Mini Chocolate Chips (for topping)
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cups
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and set aside.
- Divide cookie dough into 12 equal pieces and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place dough balls into the muffin cups and gently press—do not form into cups!
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove and let cool completely (about 30 minutes).
- Gently loosen the cookie cups with a knife and remove from tin.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, whipped topping, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
- Transfer filling to a piping bag or a resealable bag with the tip cut off.
- Pipe about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling into each cookie cup.
- Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and serve immediately—or refrigerate until ready!
Tips for Success:
- Don’t overbake the cookie cups—just lightly golden edges are perfect!
- Make sure cookie cups are completely cooled before filling.
- You can add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for extra flair!
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Final Thoughts
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cups are proof that you don’t need a long list of ingredients or hours in the kitchen to make a dessert that wows. With the rich flavor of cream cheese and the sweet, chewy cookie base, these little treats are as fun to make as they are to eat.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cups
Equipment
- 1 Mini Muffin Tin
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Mixer
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 4 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- ½ cup Whip Topping
- ¼ tsp Vanilla
- Mini Chocolate Chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease muffin tin. Set aside.
- Divide Cookie dough into 12 pieces. Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place the cookie balls into the mini muffin tin. Very lightly press. Do not press to form cups.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. About 30 minutes.
- When cooled, use a knife to loosen one end. The cookie will pop loose. Remove from the muffin tin. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl add the cream cheese. Whip until smooth. Add the sugar, whipped topping, and the vanilla. Whip until smooth.
- If using a resealable bag snip off the corner and add the decorating tip. Add the cheesecake filling to the decorating bag. Pipe about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling into each cookie cup.
- Sprinkle with the mini chocolate chips.
- Ready to serve immediately. Keep refrigerated.
