Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 120 grams graham cracker crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs
02 - 36 grams granulated sugar
03 - 60 millilitres unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened
05 - 60 grams powdered sugar
06 - 5 millilitres vanilla extract
07 - 60 millilitres sour cream
08 - 90 grams semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, melted
09 - 1 large egg

→ Topping

10 - 45 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips, for drizzling
11 - Whipped cream, for garnish, optional
12 - Mini chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for garnish, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 165°C. Line a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners for easy removal.
02 - In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, stirring until mixture resembles coarse sand.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner and press firmly to create an even, compact base.
04 - Using an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Blend in sour cream.
05 - Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then fold melted chocolate into the cheesecake filling. Beat in the egg just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Spoon the prepared cheesecake filling over each crust, filling liners about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until centers are set with a slight jiggle. Cool cheesecakes in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Melt the chocolate chips for topping and drizzle over cooled cheesecakes. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.
09 - Refrigerate cheesecakes for a minimum of 2 hours to set before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Allow melted chocolate to cool slightly before incorporating into the filling to maintain smooth texture.
02 - For easy release, use mini cupcake liners and ensure full cooling on a wire rack before chilling.

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