Description
These Mini Baked Cheesecakes feature a rich and creamy filling atop a crunchy Oreo biscuit base, baked to perfection and topped with melted chocolate and fresh berries. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, they make a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base
- 190g Oreo biscuits (1 ½ packets)
- 65g butter, melted
Filling
- 250g cream cheese
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp plain flour
Topping
- Melted chocolate (for drizzling)
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the tin: Preheat the oven to 140°C fan bake. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin cases to prepare for the cheesecakes.
- Make the base: Crush the Oreo biscuits using a food processor or rolling pin until fine. Mix the crushed Oreos with melted butter until well combined.
- Form the base layer: Evenly distribute the Oreo mixture into the muffin cases and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to create an even base layer. Place the tin in the freezer to chill and set the base.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixer, whip the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla essence until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Add sour cream and mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, incorporate the lemon juice and plain flour, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
- Fill the muffin cases: Remove the tin from the freezer and evenly distribute the filling over the chilled Oreo bases in each muffin case.
- Bake the cheesecakes: Place the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are set and slightly cooked. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Chill the cheesecakes: After cooling, transfer the cheesecakes to the fridge to chill and further set before serving, ideally for several hours or overnight.
- Add the toppings: Just before serving, drizzle melted chocolate over each cheesecake and garnish with fresh berries for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the oven temperature is accurate for gentle baking to avoid cracking on the cheesecake tops.
- Chilling the bases before adding the filling helps create a firm crust that holds the cheesecake together.
- You can substitute Oreos with any chocolate sandwich cookies if preferred.
- Allow cheesecakes to fully chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Melted chocolate can be dark, milk, or white chocolate according to taste.
- Fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries pair excellently with the creamy cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
