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Delicious Mini Coffee Cheesecakes

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich and creamy mini coffee cheesecakes with a chocolatey crust and bold espresso flavor — perfect for individual servings at any gathering.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottoms of the liners to form crusts.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined.
  4. Add sour cream, eggs, flour, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Divide batter evenly among crusts in muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until centers are just set.
  7. Let cool in pan, then chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  8. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality instant espresso powder for best flavor.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg