Chocolate Gnome Cheesecakes
Delight in these whimsical Chocolate Gnome Cheesecakes, combining rich chocolate with creamy cheesecake in a fun, gnome-inspired mini dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- Chocolate chips and candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into bottom of each liner to form crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in melted chocolate until evenly incorporated.
- Pour batter over crusts in muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake 18–20 minutes or until center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Decorate with chocolate chips and candy eyes to create gnome faces before serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate on top or add a sprinkle of edible glitter to your gnomes.
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