MINI TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKES

Chocolate Lovers Unite! These Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes are an insanely decadent treat perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover! A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake sits on top of an Oreo crust. It’s then topped with chocolate whipped cream, chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings!

INGREDIENTS
OREO CRUST:

• 1 cup Oreo crumbs (about 12 Oreos)
• 4 Tbsp salted butter, melted

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE:

• 4 oz. Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 and 1/2 packages (12 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature

DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:

• 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Chocolate curls, for decorating (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE CRUST:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners. Set aside.
• Add Oreo crumbs and melted butter to a mixing bowl and mix together using a fork. Place 1 tablespoon of crumbs into each liner and flatten using the back of the tablespoon or a small glass. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Lower oven temperature to 325°F.

FOR THE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE:

1. Put chocolate in a heat-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar and cocoa on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add sour cream, heavy cream and vanilla and continue beating until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix on low speed to combine.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating slowly until just combined, do not overbeat. Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is fully combined. Forcefully tap bowl on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
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