Description
Indulge in these rich, bite-sized mini cheesecakes with a chocolate twist, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Crush the Oreo cookies and mix them with the melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of cupcake liners placed in a muffin tin.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until creamy and smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Toss in the vanilla extract and give it a good mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crusts in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Let them cool for a bit, then pop them in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour it over the chocolate chips and stir until it’s smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the top of each cheesecake.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
For better texture, use room temperature cream cheese. Ensure to chill properly and do not overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, chocolate dessert, easy dessert recipe, bite-sized treats, chocolate ganache