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White Chocolate Key Lime Cheesecake Bites Recipe

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These little cheesecake gems are rich and moist. They are loaded with white chocolate chips which go perfectly with key lime.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Bottom:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh key lime juice (you may use Persian lime if necessary)
  • 8 Tablespoons butter, melted, but at room temperature (1 stick)
  • 1 box (18.25 ounces) French vanilla cake mix
  • .
  • Filling:
  • 2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Finely grated rind from 1 lime (about 1 teaspoon)
  • White chocolate chips

Preparation:

Finely grate the rind from 1 lime and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line mini-muffin pans with papers.

For the Bottom:
Cream 4 ounces of cream cheese, 1 egg, lime juice, and butter together on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Blend in cake mix by hand until combined. It will be very thick, but piable like a soft dough. Press 1 teaspoon mix into bottom of each mini-muffin paper.

For the Topping:
Place cream cheese, 3 eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla, and grated lime rind in a small bowl. Begin mixing on low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase to medium speed and beat until smooth, at least 3 minutes or longer if need be. Drop about 1/2 tablespoon of mix into each muffin cup over vanilla base. Gently press 2 to 3 white chocolate chips into the filling in each muffin.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 17 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

Yield: 6 to 7 dozen mini cheesecake bites

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Great finger dessert for parties, Member collectiblegal

I needed individual desserts for a party and wanted something different. I liked the idea of the white chocolate compared to the tang of the limes. The instructions were straightforward. They were a huge hit and well worth the little extra time. I finally had to print out the recipe to give to the guests. Highly recommended.

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