Mini Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecakes (Print Version)

Mini cheesecakes with chocolate cookie crust and fresh raspberry filling, topped with optional raspberry coulis and fresh berries.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish

→ Optional Raspberry Coulis

08 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons water

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Mix crushed cookies with melted butter. Press tablespoon into each muffin cup. Bake 5 minutes.
03 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Fold in raspberries.
04 - Spoon mixture over crusts. Bake 20 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature, then chill 2 hours.
05 - Cook raspberries, sugar, and water until thickened. Strain, then drizzle over chilled bites. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Use food processor for finer cookie crumbs
02 - Ingredients should be room temperature
03 - Must chill thoroughly before serving