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Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes

February 2, 2015 | Cheesecake

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These rich, smooth, and creamy Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes are the perfect way to say “I love you!” this Valentine’s Day. 

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Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away which means it’s time for all things pink, red, and CHOCOLATE!!!!  It’s the holiday of love and also of destroying everyone’s New Year’s resolution to limit sweets/eat healthier/lose weight.  But let me tell ya, these Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes are WORTH IT!  And they are also awesome because they are perfectly portioned in a muffin tin.  With a big ole cheesecake it’s easy to cut a large slice and end up eating 927 calories.  That’s the average number calories for a slice of cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory… yes, I’m a nerd and just had to calculate it.  With these mini cheesecakes you get a satisfying amount of rich chocolate cheesecake for just 363 calories (includes everything but that chocolate square) and you don’t have to sacrifice quality or taste.  That’s about 1/3 the calories!

Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze

Oh and it’s the holiday to celebrate the love you have for that special someone in your life… who probably really likes chocolate so why not show that chocoholic you really love them with something amazingly delicious?!

My husband is a decent fan of chocolate but he will do anything for cheesecake and he is obsessed with these little ones.  Our plans for V-day aren’t set in stone yet but I think it might consist of dining in and stuffing our faces with these mini cheesecakes.  For a few years we’ve gotten PF Chang’s To Go so we’ll probably do that again too.  Yeah, we’re too cheap poor to get a babysitter but going to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day isn’t the greatest anyway.  Believe me, I worked as a hostess in high school and we marched people in and out of their tables like ants.Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze

I love using Ghirardelli chocolate when I bake.  It’s really an essential ingredient in any baker’s kitchen with its smooth texture and rich chocolate taste.  Even my little toddler couldn’t resist stealing a few dark chocolate baking chip from off the table while I was shooting these pictures.  But for real, the Ghirardelli 60% cacao premium chocolate baking chips will ensure the best taste and texture to any baked treat.  I use them not only in this cheesecake and ganache but also in cupcake batters and for hot fudge (recipes coming!). Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze The crust of this cheesecake is simple, delicious, and CHOCOLATE!  You just puree some chocolate cream sandwich cookies with a little butter and press it in some foil cupcake liners.

The batter is actually quite simple too as long as you have the ingredients at the correct temperature.  The cream cheese and eggs must be at room temperature.  If you don’t have the patience to wait you can cut the cream cheese into chunks and microwave on low power until softened.  The trick for the eggs is to put them in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes.  Easy peasy!Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze

So to start the batter you just beat the cream cheese until smooth, mix in the condensed milk, and then the melted chocolate.  It’s important to get all the lumps out at this point before adding the eggs to avoid incorporating too much air (that contributes to cracks).  Then just mix in the eggs one at a time until smooth.
Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze

Look at how smooth and creamy the eggs make the batter.  Makes you want to dip a finger in.
Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze

The easiest way to fill the cups is to use a trigger ice cream scoop.  It’s the perfect tool for portioning the batter and being somewhat tidier.  Then you pop these guys in the oven and…Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze

Voila!  Perfect little chocolate cheesecakes.  So so yummy!  Oh and the great part about little cheesecakes verse a big one is that you don’t have to wait as long for it to cool/get cold.  Just 30 minutes at room temp and an hour in the fridge.  Finally, cheesecake you can eat the same day you make it!
Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & GlazeIf you want to make these little cheesecakes super cute just stick some Ghirardelli Valentine’s Day Impressions Chocolate squares in.  I love how they have the conversation heart messages on them (waaaaaaayyyyy better than those chalk tasting conversation hearts).  They are the perfect gift for that special one in your life just plain or on top of these scrumptious Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes (I highly recommend you make them)!

Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze
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4.92 from 12 votes

Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes

Prep Time2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time16 mins
Total Time2 hrs 46 mins
Servings: 12
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 12 chocolate creme filled sandwich cookies, chocolate filled Oreos
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Cheesecake:

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Baking Chips, melted
  • 1/2 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk (about 2/3 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs, room temperature

For the Ganache:

  • 2 ounces 1/3 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Baking Chips
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream, hot

For the Garnish:

  • 12 fresh raspberries
  • Whipped cream
  • Ghirardelli Valentine's Day Impressions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with foil cupcake liners.

For the Crust:

  • Place cookies and melted butter together in a blender and puree until no large chunks. Divide among cupcake liners and press the crumbs firmly in the bottom of each.

For the Cheesecake:

  • In an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, melted chocolate, and vanilla and beat until combined and smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until evenly mixed. Spoon batter into liners dividing it equally among all 12. The batter should be almost to the very top of the liner.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until set (it won't jiggle when you shake the pan). Let the cheesecakes cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes. Remove the cheesecakes from the pan onto the cooling rack and cool another 15 minutes. Move the cheesecakes to the fridge and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until cold.
  • Gently remove the foil liners and top with ganache, whipped cream, a raspberry, and a chocolate square.

For the Ganache:

  • Place chocolate in a bowl. Microwave whipping cream and pour over chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes and then stir until smooth. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of ganache onto the top of each cheesecake and spread to the edges.
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Recipe Source: Adapted from my Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

These rich, smooth, and creamy Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers!

(Nutrition Facts do not include the Ghirardelli Valentine’s Day Impression’s Chocolate on top.)Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes- The perfect rich chocolate Valentine's Day treat | Garnish & Glaze

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Comments

  1. Kim says

    February 12, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    I have made these for our work Valentine’s party the last two years. They are as amazing as they look. Everyone fights to take an extra home. Love this recipe and highly recommended it. Definitely a show stopper.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 14, 2019 at 9:02 am

      Haha! That is awesome! Thanks for the review Kim! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rebecca E Hoffman says

    August 19, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    I made these cupcakes for a dinner party last night and I have never had such an amazing response to a dessert. Several times my guests said this was the best dessert they had ever had.Thank you for posting this recipe!

    Reply
  3. Paige says

    February 11, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Do you put the cookie part in the oven for a few minutes before adding the rest?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 25, 2018 at 8:12 am

      Nope. Just follow the directions as written.

      Reply
  4. Erin says

    November 28, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    I’m going to make these, but when putting the ganache on, should they be served right away?? I am making these the day before they’re served, so if I put the ganache on and store in the fridge, with the ganache be ruined?? sorry if a silly question, I’ve never used it before :O Making them Friday for an event Saturday.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      December 10, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Sorry I’m just answering this Erin. Ganache is totally fine to apply ahead of time. It’s the whipped cream on top that loses the air in it that should be applied just before serving (or a couple hours before).

      Reply
  5. Kaman says

    September 17, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    HI, I have made these mini cheesecakes countless times and they are absolutely delicious and have always been a hit and they are so cute! Do you have the cooking time and ingredients amount if I wanted to make it a standard cheesecake size?
    Thank you!!

    Reply
  6. Felicia says

    February 13, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    Made these for Valentine’s Day treats for the family. They were so easy to make and VERY tasty! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Felicia, I’m so happy to hear you made them! Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jodie says

    November 21, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I made these last week and am about to make them again! This recipe was the best i have tasted yet and so easy and turned out perfectly! i doubled the recipe and they were all gone in one day! everybody asked me to make them again! like some others i never leave reviews but had to for this recipe! These tasted beautiful thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 25, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      That is so awesome to hear Jodie! I’m glad you and everyone you share it with are enjoying them! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Simone Irving- UK says

    July 10, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I don’t normally leave reviews but thought I had to for this recipe.
    I’ve made these Cheesecakes countless times now and they are perfection ever time. My friends have even commented that they’re better than any restaurants!!!
    In place of the chocolate square, I just make dark chocolate hearts.
    Many thanks for this beautiful recipe and the stunning photographs.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      July 16, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you Simone! I love hearing that you make this recipe so often and that your friends love it too! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Joan says

    June 7, 2016 at 8:46 am

    I am making these mini cheesecakes for a dinner party.. if I freeze them with out the whipped cream should i freeze them with the foil papers on them? removing them after defrosting?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      June 13, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Joan, I’ve never tried to freeze them but I’d wait to remove the foil until after defrosting.

      Reply
  10. Arwa says

    June 1, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    This recipe is fantastic. I unfortunately couldn’t get a hold of ghirardeli chocolate chips, but used Hershey’s semi sweet ( international export quality ones- not the ones on US. The exported ones taste far better). Anyway it was easy to make, sinfully delicious and I got lots of compliments. Needless to say all 12 were wiped out by the end of the night. Thanks for Shari g this recipe. Will be making it again hopefully with the ghirardeli chocolate chips if I’m able to get them in Dubai.

    Reply
  11. Linda Wiseman says

    January 14, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Hi Melanie,

    These Triple Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes look heavenly! I love the presentation and can’t wait to try out this recipe! A perfect treat for Valentine’s Day!

    Linda

    Reply
  12. Cherri Urban says

    December 20, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    Could these be baked in a small jelly/jam mason jar? They are adorable!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      December 22, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Cherri- Of course! What a great idea! I’ll have to try that.

      Reply
  13. Sharyn Wieland says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:17 am

    Can these beautiful little cheesecakes be placed in the freezer minus the cream and raspberries?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 13, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Sharyn- I’ve never tried freezing them but I’m sure that would work as long as you defrost them by placing them in the fridge the day before or just on the counter. I don’t think you’d want to microwave it. Let me know how freezing it goes.

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      March 12, 2017 at 11:09 am

      So delicious. Made these once before and everyone loved them, so I’m back here again for the recipe to make for a party! Froze a few individually wrapped in foil, omitting the berries and whipped cream. They tasted just as delicious straight out of the freezer with whipped cream on top!

      Reply
      • Melanie says

        March 13, 2017 at 9:05 am

        That is so good to know!… and also dangerous. haha! I’m going to have to start freezing them.

        Reply
  14. Amy says

    November 3, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    This recipe looks amazing, but are you using a regular muffin tin or a mini muffin tin? And if I wanted to use a mini muffin tin could I just halve the recipe?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 5, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Amy- Yes, I use a regular muffin tin. I haven’t made them in a mini muffin tin (what a good idea!) but my experience with mini vs regular tins is that the well of the mini tin is a third the size of a regular so if you just made the recipe as is you would get 36 in mini muffin tins. You will need to reduce the cooking time though I’m not sure by how much. I would say they might need 10-15 minutes.

      Reply
    • spudlysma says

      January 26, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      Hello – I made these as mini muffins. I doubled the crust recipe and kept the cheesecake filling the same and it made about 48 minis. I doubled the ganache but didn’t need to. I am taking half to a friend’s house tonight and freezing the rest. Thank you for this recipe – it is outstanding!

      Reply
      • Melanie says

        February 14, 2019 at 9:04 am

        Oh how fun to make them mini! I am going to have to try that. Thanks for the review! 🙂

        Reply
  15. Paula says

    July 21, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Can you make this a few days ahead

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      August 4, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      Yes, but wait to put the whipped cream and berries on until right before serving.

      Reply
  16. Angie says

    February 23, 2015 at 2:59 am

    I have made these twice already and I’ll say this is one of the best cheesecake I have ever had. My second time making I did one batch peanut butter, I subbed the chocolate chips for Reese’s peanut butter chips. Worked out well. The only thing I learnt from my first batch is not to garnish with whipped cream. If they aren’t consumed right away the whipped cream will melt/seperate resulting in a mess on top. Other than that this is a cheesecake cake recipe I will definitely use again. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 23, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Angie- I’m so glad you like them as much as we do! That’s a great idea to substitute peanut butter chips. You can also sub white chocolate chips too. Yeah, whipped cream doesn’t always keep well. It actually did fine for me but I used homemade and whipped it pretty thick.

      Reply
  17. Mary Pat says

    February 14, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    These are delicious and very easy to make!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 14, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      I’m so glad to hear you made them! Thanks Mary! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Olivia says

    February 6, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Hi, I found this on FoodGawker and was hoping I could get your permission to post the recipe on my instagram recipe page (@foodie_recipes) as it looks delicious! I will tag you in the photo and put your ig name and website address on the post! Hope this is okay, thanks 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 12, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      Olivia- You can use the picture and ingredient list but please do not post the directions. Link to my instagram profile and website to get the rest of the recipe.

      Reply
  19. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says

    February 4, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    These are gorgeous! Almost too pretty to eat!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks Miranda! So true… but after one little bite you can’t stop yourself from eating the rest.

      Reply
  20. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Gorgeous presentation and lovely photos. Love this 🙂

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks so much Medha!

      Reply
  21. Azu says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    They look so adorable!! And I love the idea that they are small portioned.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Azu- Besides it being delicious, the small portion is my favorite part. Cutting a small slice of cheesecake is next to impossible so these are perfect!

      Reply
  22. Erica says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Your photos are gorgeous! And these are so beautiful and perfect, pinned!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you Erica! I appreciate the pin! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:00 am

    These mini cheesecakes are so adorable I could just pinch them. ..or eat them. . .or pinch them, then eat them. And with the will power of steel, I wouldn’t have to worry about eating them given they are perfectly portioned unlike that sinful Cheesecake Factory cheesecake.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      haha! Tell me about Lynn! Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake is dangerous! Once you eat half a slice and feel satisfied the remaining just stares you in the face begging to be eaten… and wins.

      Reply
  24. Oana says

    February 3, 2015 at 6:38 am

    Are these real?! They look so delicate and beautiful.. and well, the triple dose of chocolate makes them a winner for any occasion, not just Valentine’s Day

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Haha! Yep! They’re real all right Oana. And I totally agree, perfect for any/every occasion!

      Reply
  25. Anu says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:20 am

    These mini CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKES look so delish and full of YUM! Loved your photos! 🙂

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you Anu!

      Reply
  26. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Man these cupcakes look so incredibly decadent and delicious – I can’t think of anything more I’d rather in indulge in on Valentine’s Day either. Wish we had those little chocolate squares in Australia too.. they are so cute!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      Bummer Thalia. I wish that all food was available worldwide. I know you can order them online but you’ll have to check if they ship to Australia. But even without the chocolates these are divine!

      Reply
  27. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    These are gorgeous! I LOVE the Cheesecake Factory but the pieces there are so ridiculous — I love that I can have my chocolate and eat it too!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Exactly Ashley! Maybe I should pitch to the cheesecake factory to start offering mini portions.

      Reply
  28. Kimberly says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    Looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks Kimberly! Hope you get a chance to try them.

      Reply
  29. Paige Flamm says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:23 am

    These look so delicious Melanie! You’re seriously so talented!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.com

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks so much Paige!

      Reply
      • Sheruza says

        June 28, 2017 at 7:36 pm

        Hi, these cheesecakes look so cute and decadent and i want to give it a try. Would it be ok if i substituted peanut butter in place of the chocolate? Thanks

        Reply
        • Melanie says

          July 14, 2017 at 9:27 pm

          I’m not sure they’re and equal substitution but a peanut butter version is a recipe I’ll work on.

          Reply

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