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7) Mini Chocolate Ganache Cheesecakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 12 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: sea salt flakes or fresh berries for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix crumbs and butter; press 1 tbsp into each liner for the crust.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add egg and vanilla, mix just until combined.
  4. Spoon filling over crusts about 3/4 full. Bake 12–15 minutes until set at the edges. Cool in pan.
  5. Heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until glossy ganache forms; cool slightly.
  6. Spoon ganache over cooled cheesecakes and chill at least 1 hour. Sprinkle sea salt or add berries before serving.