Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake, where rich chocolate and tart cherries create a flavor harmony that tantalizes the taste buds. These individual cheesecakes feature a buttery chocolate cookie crust, filled with a smooth and creamy chocolate mixture, and topped with vibrant cherry pie filling. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home, these mini desserts are not only visually stunning but also simple to prepare ahead of time. With every bite, savor the luscious texture and decadent taste that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press evenly into muffin cups lined with paper liners.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and cocoa; mix until well combined.
- Spoon filling evenly over each cookie crust in muffin cups and smooth the tops.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly jiggly. Allow to cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.
- Before serving, generously top each cheesecake with cherry pie filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg