Description
Indulge in these decadent Mini Chocolate Layered Cheesecakes that offer a perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake in every bite. These individual desserts are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For Topping (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Mini chocolate chips
- Shaved chocolate
- Berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into liners.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Fill muffin cups and bake.
- Make chocolate layer: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream, spread over cheesecakes.
- Chill and serve: Chill cheesecakes, then top with whipped cream, chocolate, or fruit before serving.
Notes
- You can make these a day ahead and store them covered in the fridge.
- For extra richness, use dark chocolate in the topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
