Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust
Description
These mini cheesecakes are easy and delicious! Made in a standard muffin tin with graham cracker crusts, these chocolate treats are perfect to serve as individual-sized desserts or to transport to a party.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a small bowl. Press 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each prepared cup.
3
Measure 1/2 cup chocolate chips and set aside for topping. Evenly distribute the remaining chips among the cups, sprinkling them over the crust layer.
4
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, egg, cocoa powder, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture into each cup. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until just set, 17 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack, 15 to 30 minutes.
6
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.