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If you have been around this blog for a while, you’ll know that I LOVE cheesecake. Cheesecake for me is the ultimate indulgent dessert and one that I ALWAYS choose when I see it on a menu.
My mini cheesecake pan is proving to be a worthy investment! I’ve made Pineapple Coconut (with pecan crust. Mmmhmm), and a few others that I will share with you at some point… but let’s talk about THESE ONES!
These are the perfect size to indulge in 1 or 2 (or 4, I’m not judging). The flavor of the Kahlua pairs nicely with an after-dinner coffee – boozy desserts just scream HOLIDAY to me!
Super easy to make, just 25 minutes in the oven, then a little cooling time. YES PLEASE!
Add these to your dessert line-up this year – you’ll thank me, I promise. I usually make the Neapolitan Cheesecakes, the Pumpkin, the Coconut Pineapple AND I convert the toffee caramel flavor to minis – and hand them out as gifts. One of each kind. My neighbors love me. Wouldn’t YOU?
What is your favorite flavor of cheesecake?
Want more easy cheesecake recipes? Of course you do!
Source: Glorious Treats
Ingredients
Crust
- 11 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 Tbs butter (melted)
Filling
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened )
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
To Serve
- whipped cream
- extra cookie crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Lightly grease the cheesecake pan, set aside
For the crust
- Crush the cookies either using a food processor, or a ziplock bag and rolling pin. You want them to be fairly finely crushed!
- Combine the melted butter and cookie crumbs, then add to the cheesecake pan wells evenly. Press down (a shot glass, or a small bottle) so it is firmly packed.
- Bake crust in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool while you make the filling.
- Reduce the oven temp to 250F
For the filling
- Melt chocolate and set aside
- In a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and continue to beat until well mixed.
- Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until well mixed (and not lumpy)
- Add the chocolate and kahlua and beat until very well blended.
- Fill the cheesecake wells about 3/4 full (can use a ziploc bag with a corner cut off for easy work!)
- Bake until the filling just sets – about 25 minutes.
- Cool the pan to room temperature, then put the pan in the fridge to chill thoroughly (about 2-3 hours)
- Remove from the pan, and garnish with some whipped cream and cookie crumbs (or cocoa powder)
- Devour.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Courtney Kessler says
I am making these right now! Question- are they ok in the fridge overnight to be served tomorrow at noon? I won’t add the whipped cream until tomorrow 🙂
Kylee says
Hi Courtney!
Yes – as long as you wait to add the whipped cream, you’ll be golden!
Garlic + Zest says
Well, that doesn’t suck! But my husband and I have been on a low-carb diet for the past 3 weeks – so I’m just going to gaze longingly at the screen for now!
Renata says
Wow, this looks so delicious!!!! Perfect to bring to a party! Will definitely give it a try!
Sandra - The Foodie Affair says
Oh my goodness, yes! These babies need to be born at my house! I just happen to have some Kahlua too!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Anything with kahlua is my favorite. Delicious cheesecakes! Pinning!
Laura | Wandercooks says
Oh my god yum! Be right back, going shopping for that mini cheesecake pan. Haha 😛 Seriously though, they sound incredible!
Sarah says
…you had me at Kailua. Then I fell in love at cheesecake. And when I saw that they’re mini portions, the guilt went away. Thanks so much for sharing!! 🙂
Amanda {Striped Sptaula} says
I can’t get enough of the mini cheesecake pan. I wasn’t sure if it was something I *really* needed when I treated myself at the kitchen store, but one batch and I was forever sold. It’s such an adorable and convenient way to serve cheesecake when entertaining! Love the flavors in this recipe, yum!
Molly Kumar says
OMG – love love lve your recipe. I love Kahlua so much and to top it with a Kahlua Cheesecake would be Perfection achieved 🙂
Framed Recipes says
These are adorable. For parties, I like individual portions, and this will be perfect. – Sreelatha
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
Those cheesecakes are so cute! I love the idea of having individual servings rather than cutting into a cake. And I really think you've terrific ingredients there. I can sip on Kahlua while I'm making the adorable cakes.
Maeghan says
You had me at Kahlua 🙂 These look delicious!
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
Oooh, I need to get a mini cheesecake pan! These look epic – I could seriously eat the whole batch in one sitting.