How to Make Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful twist on the classic German dessert. These individual-sized treats are made with a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, a buttery chocolate crust, and topped with a cherry compote and whipped cream. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it's a special holiday meal, a birthday party, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family.

Making these Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes is easier than you might think. The recip...

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Ingredients

  • 24 vanilla wafer cookies
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ⅓ cup HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 individual cheesecakes

  • Heat oven to 325 F. Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with foil bake cups. Place one vanilla wafer (flat-side down) in bottom of each cup.
  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa and flour; blend well. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in sour cream and almond extract. Fill each muffin cup almost full with batter.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; cool 5 to 10 minutes. Spread heaping teaspoon Sour Cream Topping on each cup. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; refrigerate. Just before serving, garnish with cherry pie filling. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecakes.
  • To make Sour Cream Topping: Stir together 1 container (8 oz.) dairy sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 92mg