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Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Delicate and rich, these mini chocolate cheesecakes feature a creamy filling on an Oreo crust, topped with glossy ganache and strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 4 pieces Oreos, with the creamy center removed
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 4 oz Cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Cocoa powder
  • 1 medium Egg, at room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
For the ganache and decoration
  • 1 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • as needed Strawberries for topping, Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Line the bottom of a 4-inch mini cheesecake pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, add the 4 Oreos and sugar, pulse until crumbly.
  3. Add the melted butter, pulse until the mixture looks wet.
  4. Pack the Oreo cookie mixture into the prepared springform pan using a shot glass and bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Lower the oven temperature to 300F, let the crust cool completely.
  6. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until combined.
  7. Add the egg and beat just until combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Once done, turn off the oven, prop open the door, and let cheesecake cool in the oven for 30 minutes.
  9. Run a sharp knife around the edges, cool at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. For the ganache, microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second increments, stirring after each until melted.
  11. Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake and let set for 15-20 minutes.
  12. Decorate with strawberries and enjoy.

Notes

Serve chilled, but not ice-cold. Allow guests to savor the flavors and presentation.