Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cherry Topping:
1 cup pitted cherries fresh or canned
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
For Topping:
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Fresh cherries
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325F 163C. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Prepare the Crust:
In a small bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner. Set aside.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts in the muffin tin.
Bake the Cheesecakes:
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the centers are just set.
Let the cheesecakes cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Prepare the Cherry Topping:
In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Assemble the Mini Cheesecakes:
Once the cheesecakes are fully chilled, top each with a layer of ganache.
Add a spoonful of cherry topping, followed by a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, and a fresh cherry for garnish.
Serve and Enjoy:
These elegant mini cheesecakes are perfect for any special occasion or as a delightful dessert for guests!
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 18 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 38 minutes
Calories: Approx. 180 kcal per cheesecake
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
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