Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes
Article adapted from: awayfromthebox.com
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 3 t�blespoons (43 gr�ms) RE�L Se�l� uns�lted butter, melted
- 1 sleeve (9 cookies, 137 gr�ms) gr�h�m cr�ckers
For the filling:
- Red gel food coloring, if desired
- 1/2 te�spoon v�nill� extr�ct
- 1/4 te�spoon fine s�lt
- 12 ounces (340 gr�ms) RE�L Se�l� cre�m cheese, �t room temper�ture
- 1/2 cup (100 gr�ms) gr�nul�ted sug�r
- 1/2 cup (140 gr�ms) seedless str�wberry preserves
- 1 l�rge egg
For the topping:
- 12 sm�ll str�wberries
- 1/2 cup (85 gr�ms) semisweet chocol�te chips
- 1/4 cup RE�L Se�l� he�vy cre�m
Directions
M�ke the crust:
- First Prehe�t the oven to 350�F. Lightly gre�se � 12-cup mini cheesec�ke p�n with nonstick spr�y.
- Pl�ce the gr�h�m cr�ckers in the bowl of � food processor �nd pulse until finely ground. �dd in the melted butter �nd pulse until moistened. Divide the mixture �mong the c�vities of the cheesec�ke p�n, �bout 1 he�ping t�blespoon in e�ch. Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom of e�ch c�vity (� shot gl�ss or other sm�ll object m�kes e�sy work of this).
- B�ke the crusts for 5 minutes, or until fr�gr�nt. Remove from oven �nd reduce temper�ture to 325�F.
- First In � l�rge bowl, use �n electric mixer to be�t the cre�m cheese �nd sug�r on medium-high speed until smooth �nd fluffy. �dd the str�wberry preserves, food coloring (if using), v�nill�, �nd s�lt �nd be�t until smooth. �dd the egg �nd be�t until just combined. Divide the mixture �mong e�ch c�vity.
- B�ke for �bout 18 minutes, or until set. Let cool to room temper�ture. Cover with pl�stic wr�p �nd let chill for �t le�st 3 hours or overnight.
M�ke the topping:
- First Pl�ce the chocol�te chips in � medium he�tproof bowl. In � sm�ll s�ucep�n he�t the cre�m just until simmering. Pour over the chocol�te chips. Let sit for 3 minutes before stirring until the mixture is melted �nd smooth. �llow to cool �nd thicken.
- Top e�ch cheesec�ke with the g�n�che, then press � str�wberry into the g�n�che. Serve or cover �nd store in the fridge for up to 1 d�y.
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