Description
Creamy mini cheesecakes with a rich chocolate cookie crust, smooth chocolate infused filling, glossy ganache topping, and fresh sliced strawberries for the perfect balance of indulgence and brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 150 grams)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 70 grams)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 450 grams)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 100 grams)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate, melted (about 85 grams)
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (prepared from melted chocolate and cream)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Divide about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each liner and press firmly to form an even crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and melted semi sweet chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Evenly divide the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the centers are set but still slightly soft.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully chilled.
- Spoon chocolate ganache over each chilled cheesecake and top with sliced fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent cracks.
- Chill thoroughly before adding ganache for clean layers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze individually for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chocolate strawberry cheesecakes, mini cheesecakes, chocolate dessert, strawberry dessert, baked cheesecake