Chocolate Gnome Cheesecakes
Delightfully rich and creamy mini cheesecakes featuring a luscious chocolate base and whimsical gnome decorations, perfect for festive dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Gnome-shaped chocolate decorations or figurines (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of each liner to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Stir in melted chocolate chips gently to combine.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crusts, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set but centers slightly jiggle.
- Let cheesecakes cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, decorate each mini cheesecake with a gnome-shaped chocolate decoration for a whimsical touch.
Notes
For an extra festive flair, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cheesecakes or sprinkle with edible glitter before adding the gnome toppers.
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