Description
Decadent mini chocolate cheesecakes with a chocolate wafer crust, topped with Kit Kat bars for a fun and delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 36 wafers)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 12 fun-size Kit Kat bars, unwrapped and halved (for the sides)
- 6 fun-size Kit Kat bars, chopped (for the topping)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush chocolate wafers into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into muffin liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and sour cream, beat until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cheesecakes: Pour filling over cooled crusts. Bake in a water bath (optional, but recommended) at 325°F (160°C) for 20-25 minutes, until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool and Chill: Turn off oven, crack door, and cool in oven for 1 hour. Remove from water bath and cool completely at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Make the Ganache (Optional): Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Assemble the Cheesecakes: Remove cheesecakes from liners. Spread ganache (if using) around the sides. Attach halved Kit Kat bars to the sides. Sprinkle chopped Kit Kat bars on top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
- Don’t overmix the cheesecake batter.
- A water bath helps prevent cracking.
- Cool the cheesecakes gradually.
- Chill thoroughly for a firm cheesecake.
- Get creative with toppings!
- For Peanut Butter Kit Kat Cheesecakes: Use peanut butter Kit Kats for the decoration and add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the cheesecake filling.
- For Mint Chocolate Kit Kat Cheesecakes: Use mint chocolate Kit Kats for the decoration and add a few drops of peppermint extract to the cheesecake filling.
- For White Chocolate Kit Kat Cheesecakes: Use white chocolate Kit Kats for the decoration and add melted white chocolate to the cheesecake filling.
- Oreo Crust: Substitute the chocolate wafer crumbs with Oreo crumbs for a different crust flavor.
- Cracked Cheesecakes: If your cheesecakes crack, it’s usually due to overbaking or rapid temperature changes. Try baking in a water bath and cooling the cheesecakes gradually to prevent cracking.
- Soggy Crust: If your crust is soggy, make sure to pre-bake it and press it firmly into the muffin liners.
- Lumpy Filling: Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened and beat it well before adding other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes