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:
- Combine Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 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.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until completely smooth and airy.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and salt, then add vanilla extract. Beat on low until the color is a uniform, deep mahogany.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture using a spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Pipe or spoon the filling evenly over the crusts, smooth the tops, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Place chopped chocolate in a bowl and heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it just begins to simmer.
- 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.