Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.75 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1.25 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.