Description
A delightful dessert recipe featuring rich chocolate cheesecake cupcakes topped with cherry hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in each cupcake liner.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are set.
- Allow to cool, then top with cherry pie filling before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cookie crumbs.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with whipped cream for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes with Cherry Hearts