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Cheesecakes

Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes

What's better than classic cheesecake? A chocolate cheesecake you can have all to yourself! These Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes have all the rich flavor of a chocolate cheesecake in an easy, bite-size portion. Picture this: a chocolate crumb crust made of vanilla wafer cookies (or substitute your favorite cookie), filled with creamy chocolate cheesecake, then topped with a decadent chocolate glaze. This is the party-friendly version of cheesecake you've been looking for!  Mini desserts always impress! These Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes will complete your dessert spread at your next get-together.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
24 mini cheesecakes
Prep:
30 Min.
Bake:
35 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup
    butter or margarine (1/2 stick), melted
  • 3 packages
    cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk (14 oz, not evaporated milk)
  • 3
    eggs
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Crumb Crust
  • 1-1/2 cups
    vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 wafers, crushed)
  • 6 Tbsps
    powdered sugar
  • 6 Tbsps
    butter or margarine, melted
  • Chocolate Glaze
  • 2 cups
    HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 oz pkg.)
  • 1 cup
    whipping cream (1/2 pt)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
oven & stovetop
2-1/2 inch muffin cup tin
mixing bowls
mixer
wire rack
refrigerator
saucepan

Step-By-Step Directions

TIP

Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and raspberry for an elegant presentation.

Chocolate Crumb Crust:

Stir together 1-1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 wafers, crushed), 6 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa, 6 tablespoons powdered sugar and 6 tablespoons melted butter or margarine in medium bowl.

Chocolate Glaze:

Melt 2 cups (12-oz pkg.) HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips with 1 cup (1/2 pt) whipping cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth. Use immediately.

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