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Raspberry Tuxedo Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

Raspberry Tuxedo Mini Cheesecakes

Individual chocolate-and-raspberry cheesecakes with a chocolate wafer crust, creamy two-tone filling, and optional fresh raspberry garnish. This recipe makes 12 mini cheesecakes.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Wafer Crust
  • 9 ounces Chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs Large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Chocolate Raspberry Layers
  • 1/2 cup Seedless raspberry jam
  • 1/2 cup Semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
Garnish
  • As needed Fresh raspberries
  • As needed Confectioners’ sugar

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Combine the finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies with the melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of the liners.
  2. Bake the crusts for about 5 minutes, just until they are set. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the crusts to cool briefly while preparing the filling.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract, mixing only until combined.
  4. Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into two portions. Stir the seedless raspberry jam into one portion and the melted, slightly cooled semisweet chocolate into the other.
  5. Spoon the chocolate batter over the cooled crusts, dividing it evenly among the 12 liners. Add the raspberry batter on top, leaving the layers distinct or lightly swirling them with the tip of a knife.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the centers are nearly set. Cool the cheesecakes in the pan for about 10 minutes, then refrigerate them until thoroughly chilled for at least 2 hours.
  7. Before serving, top each cheesecake with fresh raspberries and a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Serve cold for the cleanest layers and creamiest texture.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese and avoid overbeating after adding the eggs, since excess air can cause puffing and cracks. Melt the chocolate gently and let it cool slightly before mixing it into the batter. Keep the cheesecakes refrigerated and garnish just before serving.