Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (150g) Oreo cookie crumbs
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (8g) granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup (100g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 0.33 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch-processed
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, room temperature

Instructions:

  1. Combine Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Spoon approximately 1.5 tbsp (20g) of the crust mixture into each of the 12 lined muffin cups and press firmly with a small glass to create a flat surface.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until completely smooth and airy.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, then add vanilla extract. Beat on low until the color is a uniform, deep mahogany.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture using a spatula until no white streaks remain.
  7. Pipe or spoon the filling evenly over the crusts, smooth the tops, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Place chopped chocolate in a bowl and heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it just begins to simmer.
  9. Pour hot cream over the chocolate, let sit for a moment, then stir in room temperature butter until a glossy ganache forms and pour over the chilled cheesecakes.