Mini chocolate cheesecake bites with a rich cookie crust and silky chocolate filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime chocolate cravings strike.
Crust:
15 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
4 oz dark chocolate, melted
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin tin with liners.
Pulse cookies and butter in food processor until crumbly. Press into liners. Bake crusts for 5 minutes.
Melt chocolate and set aside to cool.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
Stir in melted chocolate.
Spoon filling over crusts. Bake for 14–16 minutes until centers are set.
Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours.
Add toppings if desired before serving.
Store chilled for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months. Add espresso or orange zest for flavor variations.