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Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes. At only about 200 calories each, this recipe makes 12 perfectly portion controlled mini cheesecakes that you can enjoy without the guilt of overindulgence.

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Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

Making mini cheesecakes, like these Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes, is quickly becoming our favourite way to enjoy this favourite dessert at our house. The recipe is only about 1/3 the size of a full size cheesecake recipe but makes 12 satisfying cheesecake servings.

Let’s face it, cheesecake portions, especially restaurant servings are far too large anyway. Spouse and I most often would share a slice anyway when we order it off a menu.

Stock photo of cream cheese in a foil package.

1 block of cream cheese is all that’s needed for this recipe.

While you could easily serve 2 of these per person if you like, I find that this size really does satisfy my sweet tooth cravings.

One of the best benefits of making these chocolate cheesecake cupcakes, like any mini cheesecakes you decide to make, it that the individual portions are so easy to freeze without the toppings.

Whenever you need them, they thaw quite quickly, usually in a half hour at room temperature, then you can top them with the chocolate whipped cream before serving.

Use the best quality cocoa powder you can find for this recipe.

It’s a great time saver; plus you could just serve them with fresh berries and a little dollop of whipped cream if you like. I’m sure you could come up with your own signature combination to make this versatile idea suit any occasion.

More mini cheesecakes

For other mini cheesecake ideas, try our Mini Raspberry Tuxedo Cheesecakes recipe or our Mini Black Forest Cheesecake recipe.

2017 Update. We have fallen in love with the idea of making cheesecake cupcakes at our house. It has become one of Spouse’s favourite things to take along to get togethers with her friends.

Even those counting calories don’t feel guilty about having just one! They all think it’s a great idea. Our latest version is Coconut Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes!

Coconut Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes

Coconut Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes

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Yield: 12 cupcakes

Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes - at only about 200 calories each, this recipe makes 12 perfectly portion controlled mini cheesecakes that you can enjoy without the guilt of overindulgence.

Ingredients

For the crust

  • ¾ cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 2½ tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar

For the cheesecake batter

  • 1 cup cream cheese, one 8 oz block
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp rounded cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup whipping cream

For the chocolate whipped cream

  • 1 cup whipping cream, remove 2 tbsp to help melt the chocolate
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp rounded icing sugar, powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
  2. Place 12 paper liners in the muffin pans.

To prepare the cookie crumb crust

  1. Mix together the cookie crumbs, butter and sugar.
  2. Divide evenly between the 12 paper lined muffin cups and press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of each.

To prepare the cheesecake Batter

  1. Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Beat in the egg.
  3. Finally blend in the whipping cream until smooth. The whipping cream is still in liquid form when added, no need to whip it for the cheesecake batter.
  4. Divide the cheesecake filling equally between the 12 muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheesecakes have set and do not jiggle when you give the pan a slight shake.
  5. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

To prepare the chocolate whipped cream

  1. Place the chocolate chips and 2 tbsp of the whipping cream in a heat safe measuring cup and microwave for a few seconds at a time, stirring the mixture each time until the melted chocolate mixture is smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. You need the temperature to be as close to the melting point as possible without getting any hotter. Let it cool to slightly lukewarm before proceeding to whip the cream.
  2. Whip the remainder of the 1 cup of whipping cream, the icing sugar and vanilla extract to firm peaks.
  3. Fold in the melted chocolate by hand into the whipped cream. Be as gentle as you can so as not to deflate the cream.
  4. Spoon or pipe the chocolate whipped cream onto the cooled mini cheesecakes. If you are piping the chocolate whipped cream it is best to chill it in the fridge for a half hour or so first to get better definition in the piping swirls.
  5. Garnish with a little drizzle of melted chocolate if you like before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1 cupcake

Amount Per Serving Calories 215Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 63mgSodium 113mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 1gSugar 12gProtein 3g

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.

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Mary MacDougall

Sunday 7th of February 2021

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL RECIPES AND IDEAS. I HAVE FOLLOWED YOU FOR MANY YEARS AND HAVE MADE MANY OF YOUR CREATIONS. THANKS. I LOVE THE IDEA THAT THESE CUPCAKES ARE ONLY 200 CALORIES AND WILL MAKE THEM FOR VALENTINES DAY AS MY TREAT. BUT THE ONE THING I HAVE TO THANK YOU FOR IS THE ADVICE YOU GIVE WHEN MAKING ROASTED POTATOES, THE ONE ABOUT HEATING YOUR PAN FIRST TO PREVENT STICKING......IT WORKS AND I THANK YOU. I MAKE FISH AND CHIPS FREQUENTLY AND THE CHIPS ALWAYS STICK LEAVING THE BEST PART STICK TO THE PAN, SO I THANK YOU FOR NOW I KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THAT AND ENJOY PERFECT FISH AND CHIPS. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND KEEP ON GIVING US NEW IDEAS. MARY

Dale

Friday 1st of February 2019

Just made these Nd they are Fantastic my husband and kids loved loved loved them.

I’m originally from NL West Coast and I refer to your site a lot and have to say your recipes are easy to follow and always turn out great. Thanks for keeping Newfoundland food alive Nd I love the fact that you have such a diverse list of recipes not just east coast. I cook food from all over the workd and rarely make the same dish in a month so I appreciate the options you provide.

Great job Barry congrats on your success.

Sandra

Thursday 19th of April 2018

Are you able to freeze these.

Barry C. Parsons

Wednesday 2nd of May 2018

Without the topping, yes.

Barbara-Ann Geehan

Friday 16th of February 2018

I am a little confused on the whipping cream...do I pour it in as a liquid or do I whip up the cream first before I out it into the cheesecake batter? Looks delicious!

Barry C. Parsons

Friday 16th of February 2018

Auto correct strikes again in this case. I've corrected whipped to "whipping" cream and made the instruction more clear in the text. Barry.

Jacquelyn M LePre

Wednesday 24th of May 2017

How far in advance can you make the cream topping?

Barry C. Parsons

Wednesday 14th of June 2017

A day if you pipe it on right away. Usually holds up okay.

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