Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes with a luscious Whipped Ganache Frosting. A rich and creamy treat that’s perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- Pinch of salt
For the Whipped Ganache Frosting:
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Place a chocolate sandwich cookie in the bottom of each liner.
- Mix Cupcake Batter: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Spoon batter over cookies, filling each liner ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate.
- Make Ganache Frosting: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth. Whip until fluffy.
- Frost Cupcakes: Pipe or spread ganache over chilled cupcakes. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra indulgence, garnish with chocolate shavings or a small cookie piece.
- Best served chilled, store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
