This mini cheesecake recipe has all the flavor of a full size cheesecake packed into individual cheesecakes with the added bonus of chocolate. These are great for parties.
Mini Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
4 oz (1/2 cup) strawberry yogurt
8 oz (1 1/4 cups) semisweet chocolate, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper liners in 24 mini-muffin tins.
2. Combine butter and cookie crumbs; divide evenly and press into the paper liners in the the muffin cups.
3. Beat cream cheese with sugar until well blended.
4. Beat in egg; slowly add yogurt and melted chocolate.
5. Bake 25 minutes or until set. Cool on rack and refrigerate overnight.
Other Mini Cheesecake Flavors to Try
Once you've tried out this chocolate strawberry mini cheesecake, try these other flavors:
- Red velvet. Red velvet cheesecake is as aesthetically pleasing as it is delicious. While it's technically just chocolate-flavored, red velvet cheesecake always ends up somehow tasting a little different than ordinary chocolate cheesecake.
- Lemon. If you're looking for a flavorful cheesecake that isn't too complex or overpowering, lemon is your flavor. It's easy to pull together and will leave everyone feeling satisfied.
- Oreo. If you've got kids, making them Oreo mini cheesecakes is sure to make their day. Make them as a birthday treat, for their lunches, or as a dessert for the weekends.
- Pineapple. Looking for a fruit cheesecake that's a bit different? Maybe you're planning a tropical-themed party, or you're looking to welcome the start of summer. Regardless of what your end goal is, pineapple mini cheesecakes will surely satisfy.
- Cherry chocolate. You've tried strawberry chocolate, so why not cherry chocolate? Cherries are often included in desserts for their sweetness, so they're sure to offer an excellent flavor to your next mini cheesecake batch.
- Key lime. Another great flavor to choose if you're looking to usher in summer is key lime. Key lime pie is one of the world's most popular flavors, so it will surely be popular with your guests as a cheesecake.
- Bailey's. Looking to add a certain flair to your next date night? Or, do you want to treat yourself after a long week? Consider using some Bailey's Irish Cream in your next mini cheesecake batch. This drink will give your cheesecakes the punch they need to really help you get over a rough week.