Description
Rich mini Rolo cheesecakes combine chocolate and caramel in a delightful dessert. Creamy cheesecake layers topped with chocolate drizzle and Rolo pieces offer a perfect treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 12 Rolo chocolates, 1 for each cheesecake
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 6 Rolos, cut in half, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 325°F with the rack centered, ensuring uniform heat distribution for the delicate cheesecakes.
- Crust Creation: Blend crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter, pressing the dark, crumbly mixture into cupcake liners to form a compact base. Briefly toast the crust for 5 minutes to enhance its flavor and structural integrity.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, incorporating eggs individually to maintain a luxurious texture. Gently fold in sour cream and vanilla extract, creating a rich, velvety batter.
- Assembly: Carefully fill each lined cup with cheesecake mixture, leaving minimal space at the top. Scatter chopped Rolos across the surface, allowing them to nestle into the creamy landscape.
- Baking Process: Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a subtle central wobble that signals perfect doneness. Immediately afterward, turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar, facilitating a gradual cooling that prevents unsightly surface cracks.
- Finishing Touches: Chill the mini cheesecakes for a minimum of 2 hours to set completely. Before serving, embellish with additional Rolos or a decadent chocolate drizzle to elevate the visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Press Oreo mixture firmly and evenly to ensure a stable, compact base that won’t fall apart when serving.
- Control Cheesecake Texture: Mix cream cheese and sugar thoroughly without overmixing to avoid incorporating excess air that could cause cracking.
- Manage Baking Temperature: Watch cheesecakes closely during final minutes of baking, looking for slight center jiggle to guarantee a creamy, smooth consistency.
- Optimize Cooling Process: Allow cheesecakes to cool gradually in oven with door cracked to minimize surface cracks and maintain a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg