Have you ever done something really dumb?
Like put your purse in the shopping cart...
and then walk away to look at clothes?
Not just away where you can still see the cart...
but away through the clothes almost to the other side.
Yea, that was my "dumb" moment yesterday.
My daughter and I were looking at girly clothes...
and I completely forgot that I had put my purse
on the seat of the cart.
Did I realize that it wasn't on my shoulder???
No.
Not until I wandered slowly back to the cart.
It was only a few minutes, but still...
God was watching out for us,
because everything was still in there when I got back.
It sure was enough to make me feel sick for a while 🙁
Maybe it is all the sugar that I have on the brain
that is making me be so forgetful!
One thing I won't be forgetting soon
is how yummy these Salted Caramel Coffee Chip Cheesecakes were.
Salted caramel just gets me every single time!
These would be great little treats to have on hand
for a super bowl party this weekend.
You could even top them with a football shaped Oreo cookie
instead of the pretzel...just sayin'.
Salted Caramel Coffee Chip Cheesecakes
Yield:
12 cheesecakes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
24 minutes
Total Time:
44 minutes
Coffee and salted caramel give these mini cheesecakes a decadent and delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 Tablespoon hot water
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup dipping caramel (for apples)
- 1-2 Tablespoons sea salt
- Cool Whip
- pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 12 cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Dissolve instant coffee in hot water. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, flour, sour cream, and coffee water and beat again.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in ¾ cup mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Fill liners evenly with the cheesecake. Bake 24-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled through.
- Heat dipping caramel until easily stirred. Stir in sea salt to taste.
- Top each cheesecake with 1 Tablespoon caramel. Serve with Cool Whip and extra mini chips.
- Top with pretzels right before serving. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
*If you do not like the taste of coffee, substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for the instant coffee and water.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1232mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 5g
Alene
Don't feel too badly. How about putting your 6 year old daughter in the car, drive a ways to the grocery store, get her out and do your entire shop. When you get to the cashier, you realize that you've left your entire purse at home and just have your car keys. My daughter doesn't remember a lot about being 6, but she remembers that! I am so making this recipe, but I am not a fan of Cool Whip. I wonder what else I could top them with, without it being overkill. Any ideas?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Isn't it great the things kids remember? 🙂 Hey, at least it is good for laughs later in life. Do you like regular whipped cream? You could make your own from heavy whipping cream and a little sugar if you like.
Carol
Are these mini cupcake liners or standard sized?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for stopping by Carol. These are made in a regular size cupcake liner.
Cassie/Bake Your Day
Gosh that is the worst feeling ever! I was dumb and left my purse in my car last fall and I definitely wasn't so lucky, and I'm still not over that silly decision that I made. Definitely could use one of these cheesecakes to make it better! 🙂
Vicky
Just pinned these and can't wait to make them. Salted Caramel is my new fave thing. I am a new Pinterest follower visiting from A Glimpse Inside. Vicky from Mess For Less
Miz Helen
Hi Jocelyn,
I am drooling, these are the best looking cupcakes, they look awesome! The combination of the Salted Caramel and Coffee just calls my name. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
1CardCreator
Making my mouth water, they sound delicious!
Not Your Ordinary Agent
I will be pinning this one no doubt! I love the pretzel on top! Please come link up to Foodie Friday
Hannah
Oh, I must make these for my husband. Coffee, chocolate, caramel in a mini cheesecake? YES, please!
Nicola
Your purse story - you're so lucky! Fortunately, that's never happened to me before. But anyway, those cheesecakes look divine1 A must-try-recipe, I think!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
These look so delicious and I am a HUGE fan of cheesecake! Just pinned these and would love for you to share with my readers if you get the chance: http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/02/taking-timeout-thursday-no-15.html
Winnie
OMG - these look soooooooooooo beautiful and delicious
Great job!
Jamie Webb
These look & sound sooo good! This is definately a must try!