Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes

Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes with this easy and impressive recipe! Perfect for any occasion, these mini treats feature a rich chocolate crust and creamy cheesecake filling, beautifully topped with fresh strawberries. Customize them to suit your taste or dietary needs, and learn presentation tips that will wow your guests.

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Ingredients

1 cup crushed chocolate graham crackers

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)

1/4 cup chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate graham crackers and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Distribute the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of the muffin cups, pressing it down firmly to create a crust.

In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

Divide the mixture into two bowls. In one bowl, sift in cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated. The second bowl will remain plain.

Layer the cocoa cheesecake mixture on top of the crust in each muffin cup, followed by a layer of the plain cheesecake mixture.

Use a toothpick to swirl the two cheesecake layers for a marbled effect.

Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar, about 1 hour.

Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.

When ready to serve, garnish with fresh strawberry slices dusted with powdered sugar and chocolate shavings on top.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 4 hrs (plus cooling) | Serves 12

- Presentation Tips: Serve the mini cheesecakes on a decorative platter with whole strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce around them for an elegant touch!