Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

What Are Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes?

The cheesecakes feature a creamy, chocolate-loaded filling on an Oreo crust, topped with rich chocolate ganache and fluffy chocolate whipped cream.

Simple Ingredients

You'll need a few ingredients to make this easy recipe, so round them up and let's get started!

Make the Crust

Combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter, divide it between the cupcake liners, and press it into the bottoms.

Bake the Crusts

Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside and reduce the oven temperature.

Make the Filling

On low speed, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa.

Add the Eggs

Mix in the sour cream and vanilla, followed by the eggs, one at a time.

Add the Chocolate

Stir in the melted chocolate.

Bake

Divide the filling between the cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes.

Cool

Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecakes inside to cool gradually. Then pop them in the fridge to cool completely.

Make the Ganache

Boil heavy whipping cream, pour it over chocolate chips, let sit for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth.

Make the Whipped Cream

Add ganache to the top of each cheesecake. Then whip heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla.

Decorate and Serve

Pipe the whipped cream onto each cheesecake and top with a mini chocolate bar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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