Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
134g
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
melted
- 12 ounces cream cheese
room temperature, 339g
- 1/2 cup sugar
104g
- 2 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
14g
- 1/4 cup sour cream
room temperature, 58g
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
room temperature
- 4 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate
chopped and melted
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
85g
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
60ml
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
cold, 180ml
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
22g
- 3 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
14g
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate bars
for topping, optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Add cupcake liners to a cupcake pan.
- 2
Combine the oreo crumbs and melted butter. Divide the mixture between the cupcake liners and press into the bottoms.
- 3
Bake crusts for 5 minutes then remove from oven. Allow to cool while you make the filling.
- 4
Reduce oven to 300°F (148°C).
- 5
In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar and cocoa until combined (Use low speed to keep less air from getting into the batter, which can cause cracks). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until well combined.
- 7
Add eggs one at a time, beating slowly and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 8
Stir in the melted chocolate.
- 9
Add the filling to each cheesecake cup until cups are mostly full.
- 10
Bake cheesecakes for 15 minutes, then turn off oven and leave the door closed for another 10 minutes.
- 11
Crack the oven door and allow cheesecakes to cool for 15-20 minutes, then put in the fridge to finish cooling. When the cheesecakes are cool, remove from the pan.
- 12
Add the chocolate chips for the ganache to a small bowl. Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil.
- 13
Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and then whisk until melted and smooth.
- 14
Add a little chocolate ganache to the top of each cheesecake.
- 15
To make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla to a large mixer bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- 16
Pipe whipped cream onto each mini chocolate cheesecake, then top with a mini chocolate bar.
- 17
Refrigerate cheesecakes until ready to serve. Cheesecakes are best when stored well covered and consumed with 3-4 days.
Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
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About this Recipe
Craving a delightful, rich chocolate dessert that feels gourmet but is surprisingly simple to make? These Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes deliver smooth, creamy, chocolate-loaded bliss in every bite.
What makes these mini cheesecakes truly stand out is their thoughtful layering of chocolate textures and flavors. From the crunchy, classic Oreo crust to the velvety, deep chocolate filling, each element builds to a decadent experience. Topped with a luscious ganache and airy chocolate whipped cream, they offer an unparalleled symphony of richness that sets them apart from ordinary chocolate desserts.
What to Expect
Prepare yourself for an indulgent journey into chocolate heaven. Each Mini Chocolate Cheesecake offers a beautifully balanced contrast between the crisp, chocolatey Oreo crust and the incredibly smooth, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling. The careful blend of both melted chopped chocolate and natural unsweetened cocoa powder in the filling ensures a profound, complex chocolate flavor that's neither too sweet nor too bitter.
You'll finish each bite with the silken richness of the chocolate ganache and the light, airy texture of the chocolate whipped cream. This recipe involves a mindful 60 minutes of active preparation, followed by approximately 40 minutes of baking, leading to an impressive dessert that's truly worth every moment.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the intensity of the chocolate by choosing between semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate for the melted portion in the filling and the ganache. For a touch of elegance, consider garnishing your cheesecakes with the optional mini chocolate bars as suggested, or a sprinkle of extra cocoa powder for a sophisticated finish.
Serving & Context
These Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes are perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or simply as an indulgent treat when you want to impress. They shine as a stunning individual dessert for any gathering.