These Mini Oreo Cheesecakes with chocolate ganache are straightforward to make and irresistibly satisfying! Mini muffin tins make them effortless.
straightforward And satisfying Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
These Mini Oreo® Cheesecakes are hard to beat—they’re smooth, creamy, and rich with a thick Oreo crust, Oreo-speckled filling, and chocolate topping. Rich but so worth it!
Cheesecake might seem tricky, but mini ones are way easier (and I prefer the smaller size!). If you’re new to cheesecake, here are my best tips!
Mini Oreo Cheesecake Ingredients
- Cream cheese: Use full-fat for the best texture and thickness.
- Sugar: White sugar keeps the texture right. Liquid sweeteners will mess it up.
- Sour cream: Adds creaminess—full-fat works best for a thick batter.
- Eggs: Large, room-temp eggs give the best results.
- Oreos: Oreos® have the best flavor, but other chocolate sandwich cookies work too.
- Semi-sweet chocolate: Balances sweetness evenly.
- Heavy cream: Real heavy cream is the only way to get the right texture—low-fat won’t work as well!
How To Make Mini Oreo Cheesecakes: Tips
- Use room-temp cream cheese: It keeps the batter smooth. Cold cream cheese stays lumpy, making mixing harder and making you want to over-mix.
- Don’t over-mix: Mix only until smooth. Too much air causes the cheesecake to rise and fall, leading to cracks. Mix on low speed.
- Blend Oreos evenly: Big chunks in the crust or filling make the cheesecake less smooth. Blend Oreos into fine crumbs.
- Cool completely at room temp: Chilling the cheesecakes too fast causes cracks. Let it cool at room temp for the best texture.
Quick Tip
If the cream cheese is still cold, slice it into small pieces so it softens quicker. Smaller pieces warm up faster.
Storage
Store leftover mini Oreo cheesecakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Keep them chilled until ready to serve. If not eating the same day, store the ganache separately and add it just before serving.
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- The Best Chocolate Cheesecake with an Oreo cookie base
- Twix Cheesecake Bars with a two ingredient caramel sauce
- Mini Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes with a swirl of cream cheese frosting
- No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake reliable for fall
- Thin Mint Cheesecake with a mint Oreo base
