Chocolate Gnome Cheesecakes
Delight in these whimsical Chocolate Gnome Cheesecakes, featuring a rich chocolate crust and creamy cheesecake filling shaped into charming gnome forms—perfect for a festive dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g chocolate cookies, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 300g cream cheese, softened
- 150g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 100ml sour cream
- 50g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50g dark chocolate, melted (for decorating)
- Red and white icing candy for gnome hats and beard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease a mini cheesecake mold or muffin tin.
- Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the base of each mold to form the crust.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until the batter is uniform.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crusts, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Once chilled, use melted dark chocolate and icing candies to decorate each cheesecake into a cute chocolate gnome with hats and beards.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the whimsical dessert.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle edible glitter or powdered sugar on the gnomes before serving.
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