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Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

These mini chocolate cheesecakes are baked in a muffin tin with an Oreo crust, topped with rich chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Perfect bite-sized desserts for parties or holidays!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 15 cookies)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups (16 oz) block-style cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process works too)
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for garnish

Equipment

  • Kitchen scale
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
  2. Mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Add 1 tablespoon of mixture to each cup and press firmly. Bake 5–7 minutes until firm. Cool.
  3. Melt chocolate chips in microwave at 50% power for 90 seconds, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
  4. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, then add sugar and cocoa powder. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in melted chocolate.
  5. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full with batter. Tap pan to release air bubbles. Bake 16–18 minutes until tops are set. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool 20 minutes.
  6. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate covered for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Heat cream and chocolate chips in microwave at 50% power, stirring until smooth. Spread over cheesecakes and chill 15 minutes until set.
  8. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat block-style cream cheese for the best texture and flavor. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, adding whipped cream just before serving. Freeze for up to 3 months by wrapping individually and storing in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
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