Chocolate Gnome Cheesecakes
These delightful little cheesecakes are as charming as they are delicious, featuring a rich chocolate layer and a fluffy cream cheese filling that will make anyone smile. Perfect for any occasion, they’re a cozy treat that’s sure to warm your heart. 🍫
🥧 Crust Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
🧀 Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
🍫 Ganache Ingredients
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
🌿 Decoration
- Chocolate shavings or curls (for decoration)
- Whipped cream (for beards)
👩🍳 Directions
➡️ Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
➡️ In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottoms of cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
➡️ Bake for 10 minutes to create a sturdy crust.
➡️ In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
➡️ In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
➡️ Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crusts in the muffin tin and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
➡️ For the ganache, heat ½ cup of heavy cream until just boiling, then pour it over the chopped chocolate.
➡️ Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly before using.
➡️ Once the cheesecakes are set, drizzle the ganache on top and add whipped cream on one side to form adorable beards.
➡️ Finish with chocolate shavings, arranged like whimsical gnome hats.
➡️ Serve chilled and enjoy every delightful bite! 🍰