Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes Chocolate Crust Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible mini cherry cheesecakes! A decadent chocolate crust cradles a creamy, dreamy cheesecake filling, topped with sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for parties or a delightful individual treat. This recipe, inspired by Taste of Home, is surprisingly easy to make – get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 1576.3 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes Chocolate Crust

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How to Make Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes Chocolate Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together.
  4. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions. Press each portion into the bottom of a greased mini muffin cup, forming a small crust.
  5. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese (softened) and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Beat in 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Add 1 large egg and beat on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake batter into each prepared crust.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Let cool in the muffin tin for 30 minutes.
  11. Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the muffin cups and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Top each cheesecake with 1 teaspoon of your favorite cherry pie filling.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

237g

Fat

249g

Carbs

66g

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