Description
Indulge in these bite-sized, velvety chocolate cheesecakes that offer a perfect blend of a crisp, buttery cookie crust and a rich, decadent filling. Designed for convenience and elegance, these individual treats are ideal for parties or a sophisticated quick dessert. With no slicing required and minimal effort, they satisfy deep chocolate cravings in every portion-controlled bite. A crowd-pleasing, beginner-friendly recipe that delivers gourmet results every time.
Ingredients
1 cup chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each liner and press down firmly to create an even base.
Using your electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until completely smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until combined.
Gently fold in the melted chocolate until the mixture is uniform and glossy.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate with dark chocolate for a more intense flavor.
Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Use a rubber spatula to fold in the melted chocolate to maintain the aeration of the batter.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg