Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites (Printable Version)
Rich chocolate cheesecake bites with ganache and cocoa cream topping for the perfect sweet impression.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
120 g chocolate cookie crumbs
02 -
30 g unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 -
340 g full-fat cream cheese, softened
04 -
100 g granulated sugar
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15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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60 g sour cream, room temperature
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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115 g semi-sweet chocolate, melted
→ Ganache Topping
10 -
85 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
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60 ml heavy cream
→ Cocoa Whipped Cream
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180 ml heavy cream
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 162°C. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Distribute approximately one teaspoon of mixture into each liner and press firmly. Bake for 5 minutes, then cool completely.
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With an electric mixer on low speed, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar and cocoa powder, mixing thoroughly. Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing just to combine. Fold in melted semi-sweet chocolate for a glossy finish.
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Divide cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled crusts, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake at 148°C for 15 minutes. Leave in the closed oven for 10 minutes, then open the door slightly and let rest for 15 additional minutes to cool gradually.
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Cool cheesecakes completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir smooth. Spoon ganache onto each cheesecake and refrigerate until set.
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Using a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Pipe a decorative swirl atop each cheesecake bite for a finished presentation.
# Notes:
01 -
Freeze cheesecake bites without ganache or whipped cream for optimal storage quality.
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Store decorated bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.