Description
Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes are rich, individual-sized desserts with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and an optional ganache or whipped topping.
Ingredients
- 6 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with 6 paper liners.
- Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the bottoms of the liners to form crusts. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Divide the filling evenly among the crusts and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Optional: top with ganache, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Refrigerate overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Can be made in silicone molds or mini cheesecake pans for cleaner edges.