Three times the chocolate makes these Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes a dream dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life.
Cheesecake is one of our absolute favorites around here. I was going to wait until next month to share this recipe, but have you looked at these bad boys???
Chocolate upon chocolate upon chocolate just had to be shared immediately.
These little chocolate cheesecakes were one of the treats I made to share at a party we were headed to the other day.
It's a good thing we had somewhere to go with all these holiday treats because I can't be trusted around cheesecake and Buckeye Buttons.
I just couldn't wait any longer to share this recipe with you because they were so good. These mini chocolate cheesecakes are made with layers of chocolate that make them kind of irresistible!!!
Ok, absolutely and completely irresistible! I might have consumed more than a person eating healthy should have, but hey, that's the beauty of it.
I can choose to eat whatever I want whenever I want. It's all about eating things in moderation.
Drinking lots of water and getting exercise also helps to balance out things like Congo Bars and Cheesecake Apple Pie.
These triple chocolate cheesecakes are just the right size to share at parties and events.
A large full-sized cheesecake is amazing and impressive, but sometimes I just want a little bite of cheesecake without all the time and effort.
By making cheesecake batter in a muffin tin you can create tiny little mini cheesecakes that everyone will go crazy for.
Line your pan with cupcake liners because then you never have to worry about your crust sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Plus, it also makes them easier to pass out at parties.
Tips for making Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes:
- Layers of different chocolates make these mini chocolate cheesecakes taste amazing.
- Start by crushing your cookies and adding a little bit of butter to hold it together. You don't need much because you will also leave the frosting in the cookies.
- Divide that evenly into the cupcake liners and press it down firmly with a tart shaper or a smaller sized cup that fits in the bottom of the liner.
- Mix up your chocolate cheesecake layer and spoon that onto the crust. Bake and chill the mini cheesecakes.
- Add a swirl of creamy no bake cheesecake layer with a decorating bag and icing tip 1M.
- Then add chocolate drizzles, chocolate chips, and mini chocolate cookies. How's that for a little bit of chocolate? Ha!
More chocolate recipes you make like:
- The sweet layers in this Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Cake will make you declare this the best!
- This Cookies and Cream Chocolate Pie is easy to make when you need a chocolate fix.
- Two times the chocolate make these Chocolate Mocha Muffins a delicious way to start out the day.
- A gooey Chocolate S'mores Pudding Cake is a good idea any time of year.
- This single Chocolate Mug Cake is perfect when I'm craving something sweet at night.
Recipe
Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes
Three times the chocolate makes these Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes a dream dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 16 Oreo cookies
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Cheesecakes
- 2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- 2 large eggs
For the Chocolate Mousse
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted *(see note below)
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
- hot fudge
- mini chocolate chips
- 18 mini Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a large sheet pan on the bottom rack of the oven and fill it halfway with water. Place 18 cupcake liners in muffin tins.
- Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become crumbs. Stir in the butter.
- Divide the mixture evenly into the liners and press down firmly. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the sour cream, vanilla, and flour and beat again.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and beat again. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the pan.
- Add the eggs and beat until mixed in. Spoon the mixture evenly onto the prepared crusts. Bake 22-23 minutes.
- Remove and let the cheesecakes cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Beat the remaining cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Slowly mix in the melted chocolate chips.
- Fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip gently. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag with icing tip 1M. Swirl on the tops of the chilled cheesecakes.
- Drizzle with hot fudge, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, and add a mini Oreo right before serving.
Notes
- Let your cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream come to room temperature so everything blends smoothly.
- Do not overbeat the batter. Overmixing can cause cracks in your little cheesecakes.
- Use a few spoonfuls of flour in the batter to thicken it and keep it from cracking.
- Bake cheesecake over a pan of steaming water to give it a creamy consistency.
- Do not overbake. The edges of the cheesecake should be well set, and the center should be set but still jiggly (kind of like Jello).
- Use different chocolate chips for the topping. If you want the mousse on top of the cheesecake to be lighter, use milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of dark chips.
- Let the cheesecakes cool completely before you add any toppings. This will ensure that everything stays in place and doesn't melt.
- Try other toppings. We love serving these chocolate mini cheesecakes with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 229mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 30gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
(original photo from December 2011)
*The post and recipe for Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes was originally published December 28, 2011. The pictures and recipe have been updated and the post has been republished on December 27, 2018.
Rebekah
Wow, AMAZING. I can never have too much chocolate, these look right up my alley. 🙂
The Answer Is Chocolate
Oh my. You may finally be the person who gets me to exercise regularly because I cannot keep coming here and not do it. The consequences are just too scary to think about! YUM! Happy New Year my friend. Can't wait to see what you are up to in 2012.
Cindy
These look like the beginning of a Happy New Year!
countrymomcooks
Wow these look great... your newest follower...Happy New Year!
Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate
These look so good! I would love to eat one right now!
coconut
Anything mini is low calorie and cute, so it is a win win!
thedomesticrebel.com
My boyfriend's gonna freak when I make these! How delectable and delish 🙂
Lil Mys Ninja
I'm blog hopping from This Chick Cooks. These look so yummy and I LOVE chocolate! Must try! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Erin
Wow! Yes, please! I'm totally craving one of these right now!!!
carissa at lowercase letters
i love the minis! great for portion control. although these look too good to be controlled.
Tina
This one does deliver some extra chocolate flavor for those that never seem to get enough! Love the layers, I am ready to try these now-sleep inducing or not. Yum!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
I'm definitely making these for New Year's! Yummmmmm! 🙂
Rebekah Greiman
I am definitely going to try this recipe for mini chocolate cakes. My Bicep's likes anything with chocolate! This will be right up his alley. Thanks again for stopping by!
peace out.
rebekahdawn
Yummo! I'm pinning these to try soon.
cheapcraftymama
Those look absolutely wonderful!
Michael Ann
Chocolate induced sleep is always good.... and these look like the perfect dessert to cause that! Thanks for the great recipe!
Val
One word - WOW!!!
Tori
Yummy!! I love cheesecake and chocolate too. These look delicious.
MrsFoxsSweets
10 sounds like a good time to call it a night, maybe 11...lol 🙂 This does look absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing at Mrs Foxs Sweet Party 🙂
Aimee
I value chocolate too, and man do these look enticing. Yummy!!