Description
Mini Rolo Cheesecakes are a deliciously indulgent dessert featuring a chocolate cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a delightful Rolo candy surprise in the center.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (150 g) chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos, filling removed if desired)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 12 Rolo candies, unwrapped
- 12 Rolo candies, halved (for topping)
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: chocolate curls, mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner. Bake for 5 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the sugar and beat until creamy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, sour cream, flour, and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling into each crust. Place 1 whole Rolo in the center of each and cover with more cheesecake filling until each liner is about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling, pour over the chocolate chips, and let stand for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over each cheesecake, drizzle with caramel sauce, and top each cheesecake with ½ Rolo candy. Garnish with chocolate curls, chopped pecans, or a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Chilling the cheesecakes overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg