Mini lava cheesecakes for Valentine’s Day that wow!
Delicious mini lava cheesecakes perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a rich chocolate center that flows when you cut into them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Pour a small amount of the cheesecake batter into each muffin cup, followed by a spoonful of the melted chocolate mixture, then top with more cheesecake batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Let cool for a few minutes before carefully removing from the muffin tin.
- Serve warm and enjoy the gooey chocolate center!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- These cheesecakes can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg