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mini chocolate cheesecakes

Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

4.75 from 4 votes
These mini chocolate cheesecakes are delicious treats packed with a lot of flavor. These cheesecakes are featuring a delectable Oreo cookie crust paired with a creamy blend of cream cheese, cocoa, and rich chocolate filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for Valentine's Day or for any moment worth celebrating.
Servings 12 mini cheesecakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 5 oz (150g) Oreo cookies
  • 3 tbsp  (45g) unsalted butter , melted

For the chocolate cream cheese filling

  • 14 oz (400g) cream cheese , at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (7g) cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs , at room temperature
  • 3.5 oz (100g) sour cream , at room temperature
  • 3.5 oz (100g) semisweet chocolate

For chocolate ganache topping

  • 2 oz (60g) semisweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup (60g) whipping cream

For decoration, optional

  • 1/2 cup (120g) whipping cream
  • 1 tsp (3g) cocoa powder
  • Fresh raspberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 320F (160C).

Prepare the crust.

  • Place the Oreo cookies into the bowl of a food processor and crush until crumbs form. Add melted butter and process until evenly moistened.
  • Divide the mixture evenly into the bottom of 12 muffin cup liners and press firmly using the back of a spoon.
  • Bake for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.

Prepare the cream cheese filling.

  • Melt chocolate over a bain-marie. Let it cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl mix cream cheese with sugar, salt, cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, until well incorporated. Add the sour cream and mix to combine. Add the melted chocolate and mix again to combine. Don’t overmix the mixture, incorporate as little air as possible.
  • Divide the filling evenly over the prepared 12 cups.
  • Bake for about 17-20 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.

Prepare the chocolate ganache.

  • Melt chocolate and cream over a bain-marie.
  • Spoon the ganache on top of the cheesecakes.
  • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set.

Prepare the cocoa whipped cream

  • Add the whipping cream and cocoa powder into a medium bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip.
  • Decorate the mini cheesecakes with cocoa whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 12Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 27.3gProtein: 7.8gFat: 27.1gSaturated Fat: 15.3gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 1020mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 16.5gCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
Calories: 374kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked cheesecake, chocolate, mini cheesecakes, Valentines Day desserts