Chocolate-Covered Strawberry "Cheesecakes"

Love cheesecake but don't love all the work? These creamy cheesecake bites are the best dessert option - and they're ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 min

Servings:

Makes 18 servings, 1 "cheesecake" each.

Ingredient list

2¼ cups thawed frozen whipped topping, divided
3 oz. (3/4 of 4-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. sugar
18 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies
18 small strawberries

Directions

Microwave 1-1/2 cups whipped topping and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec. Cool slightly.

Meanwhile, mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until blended; gently stir in remaining whipped topping. Spoon into pastry bag fitted with star tip.

Place cookies in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet. Pipe cream cheese mixture onto cookies; top with strawberries, pointed sides up.

Top with chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until firm.

Recipe Tips

Special ExtraGarnish with fresh mint springs just before serving.
VariationPrepare using frozen light whipped topping and Neufchatel cheese.
Make AheadBoth the chocolate and cream cheese mixtures can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate in separate covered containers up to 3 days before using to assemble desserts. To warm the chocolate mixture before using as directed, microwave in a microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 to 20 sec. or until desired drizzling consistency, stirring after 10 sec.