Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes with Cherry Hearts
Rich and velvety chocolate cheesecake cupcakes topped with sweet cherry preserves, perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 160 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- Fresh cherries for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in each liner, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until just set.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cool, spoon cherry preserves on top of each cupcake.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg