No-Bake Walnut Cheesecake Bites

By Show Me the Yummy
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Serves
18
Serving Size
1 (yields 18)
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr
Total Time
1 Hr, 15 Mins
Calories
250
Total Fat
19
Saturated Fat
10
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
Monounsaturated Fat
4
Cholesterol
26
Sodium
150
Carbohydrates
16
Dietary Fiber
1
Total Sugars
14
Added Sugars
6
Protein
3
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
21
Iron
0
Potassium
58

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 package (8-ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 package (3.4-ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup California walnuts, finely chopped, divided
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
  • 2 cups semi-sweet baking chocolate

Preparation

  1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract and salt. Beat until combined. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips.
  3. Use a cookie scoop to make 18 round bites about 1-1/4 inches, and place on prepared cookie sheet.
  4. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm.
  5. Melt 2 cups semi-sweet baking chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.
  6. Remove cheesecake bites from the refrigerator and dunk each bite into the melted chocolate. Sprinkle bites with the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts, then place back onto prepared baking sheet.
  7. Place in refrigerator for another 45 minutes until the chocolate outer shell has hardened.
  8. Serve immediately, or store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.