MAISON DE KENNEDY

Raspberry Chocolate Lava Mini Cheesecakes

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 (0/5) Tested by Untested — ~5 hrs (30 min prep + 20 min bake + 4 hrs chill) · Makes 8

Ingredients

• Crust
• 1½ cups Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
• 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter — melted
• Cheesecake Filling
• 16 oz (2 blocks) Cream Cheese — softened
• ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• ½ cup Sour Cream
• 4 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate — melted
• Raspberry Centre
• ½ cup Raspberry Preserves
• ½ cup Fresh Raspberries
• Ganache
• ½ cup Heavy Cream
• 4 oz Dark Chocolate
• Cocoa Whipped Cream
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream — cold
• 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar
• 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
• To Finish
• Fresh Raspberries & Chocolate Shavings

Method

1. Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin pan with sturdy cupcake liners.
2. Make the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of each liner to form a solid base.
3. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until silky.
4. Layer the raspberry centre: Divide half the cheesecake batter into the cups. Add a small spoonful of raspberry preserves and a few fresh raspberries in the centre for the gooey core.
5. Chocolate layer: Fold the melted semi-sweet chocolate into the remaining batter, then spoon it on top of each cheesecake, covering the raspberry centre.
6. Bake: 18–22 minutes until edges are set but centres still have a slight jiggle. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
7. Make the ganache: Heat cream and pour over dark chocolate. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Spoon over each cheesecake, letting it drip down the sides for that bakery-style finish.
8. Cocoa whipped cream: Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and cocoa powder until soft peaks form. Pipe a swirl on top of each cheesecake.
9. Finish: Top with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.

Notes

• Untested: Sourced online — give it a go and update the rating.
• Serve chilled: The raspberry centre stays perfectly jammy when cold — every bite is creamy, rich, and just a little decadent.
• Make ahead: These hold well in the fridge overnight, making them perfect for gatherings.

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