Whip up these Caramel Cheesecake Bowls for a quick, creamy dessert packed with caramel flavor. Perfect for easy entertaining or late-night treats. These easy cheesecake bowls deliver big flavor with minimal effort. You’ll love the luscious filling, smooth caramel, and no-bake ease.
If you love simple cheesecake desserts, these bowls will quickly become your go-to sweet fix! I have a detailed post on how to safely make Homemade Dulce de leche!
Why You'll Love My Caramel Cheesecake Bowls
- Quick and easy to prepare
- No oven needed
- Creamy cheesecake texture
- Perfect single-serve dessert
- Caramel adds a rich, sweet touch
Ingredients To Make Caramel Cheesecake Bowls
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: Crushed cookies create a sweet, crunchy base for your caramel cheesecake bowls.
- Unsalted Butter: Melted butter binds the crushed cookies together for a sturdy, flavorful crust.
- Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese forms the rich, creamy base of the no-bake cheesecake filling.
- Confectioner's Sugar: Powdered sugar sweetens the filling without adding any gritty texture. Fine sugar can work in a pinch.
- Dulce de Leche: This caramel-like sauce adds deep, sweet flavor to the cheesecake filling. Swap with 1 cup of caramel sauce if needed.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Whipping cream gets folded into the cheesecake mixture for extra richness and a smooth, airy texture.
How To Make Caramel Cheesecake Bowls
Prepare Cookie Crumb Base: Crush chocolate chip cookies and mix with melted butter. Use half of the crumb mixture to create a crust in 6 small bowls.
Prepare Filling: Mix cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, and dulce de leche until smooth. Add heavy cream and whip until thick.
Assembly: Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture into each bowl on top of the cookie crust. Drizzle dulce de leche on each and sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs.
Pipe Remaining Filling: Use a large French star tip to pipe the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of each bowl.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the bowls for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled and enjoy these delightful Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls!
My Top Tip For Cheesecake Bowls
One tip I can confidently give you is don't hold back! It's as simple as taking your favorite no-bake cheesecake, and turn it into a cheesecake bowl.
Alternate Serving Suggestion
- Mini Cheesecake Bites: Press the cookie crumb base into mini muffin tins. Fill with cheesecake mixture and top with a caramel dollop.
- Cheesecake Parfaits: Layer cookie crumbs, cheesecake filling, and caramel in clear glasses. Repeat layers and finish with crumbs and cream.
- Cheesecake Dip: Blend cream cheese, caramel, and sugar. Serve as a creamy cheesecake dip with crushed cookies for scooping.
- Coffee Cheesecake Bowls: Stir strong brewed coffee into the cheesecake filling for a rich coffee flavor. Perfect for coffee and cheesecake fans!
Why Are Mini Desserts Appealing?
Adorable Presentation: Mini cheesecake bowls look beautiful in small cups, jars, or disposable bowls, making them feel extra special.
Built-In Portion Control: Smaller servings let you enjoy rich cheesecake flavor without feeling heavy. Perfect for sweet moments without overindulging.
Convenient for Serving and Eating: Mini desserts eliminate cutting, plating, and mess. Guests can simply pick one up and enjoy.
Perfect for Celebrations: Mini cheesecake bowls shine at weddings, birthdays, and dessert tables. They add elegance and a homemade touch to any event.
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Common Questions About Cheesecake Bowls
If you can't find dulce de leche, you can use caramel sauce as a substitute.
It's not recommended to freeze them as the texture may change. However, you can make them in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to a few days.
You can store these cookie bowls in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for the best quality.
Absolutely! You can use Graham crackers or other cookies for the crust to create different flavor profiles.
Using softened cream cheese and mixing it thoroughly with a hand mixer will help ensure a smooth and lump-free filling.
Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bowls
INGREDIENTS
- 18 (18) chocolate chip cookies
- 50 g (3.57 tablespoon) unsalted butter
- 500 g (17.64 oz) cream cheese
- ½ cup (½ cup) confectioner's sugar
- 395 g (13.93 oz) dulce de leche or caramel sauce
- 300 ml (1.27 cups) heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crush the chocolate chip cookies in a mini processor until fine crumbs.
- Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix them with melted unsalted butter.
- Use half of the crumb mixture and divide it evenly between 6 small bowls, pressing it down to create a crust. Save the remaining crumb mixture for later.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, and dulce de leche. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Add cream to cream cheese mixture and blend again until thick.
- Take the 6 disposable domed bowls (or mini glass bowls/cups) with the cookie crumb base and spoon half of the cream cheese mixture into each bowl, spreading it evenly over the crust.
- Drizzle a dollop of dulce de leche on top of the cream cheese mixture in each bowl.
- Sprinkle an extra layer of the reserved cookie crumb mixture over the dulce de leche.
- Place a large closed star tip in a pastry bag. Pipe the remaining cream cheese filling on top of each bowl, creating an attractive swirl design.
- Refrigerate the caramel chocolate chip cookie bowls for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Serve the cookie bowls chilled for a delightful and indulgent treat.
Kristina Andersen says
Where did you purchase the little plastic bowls with the lids?
Fay says
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