Chocolate cheesecake mini recipe made in a small 4" cheesecake pan to serve two. This rich, chocolatey cheesecake in a chocolate peanut crust is topped with chocolate covered peanuts, and is such a hit for date night!
The day I added mini cheesecake pans to my life was the day everything became a little more delicious.
I found these mini cheesecake pans at a hobby store, but here's a link to similar ones so you can make this anytime!
Mini cheesecake pans:
This recipe makes a mini chocolate cheesecake in a chocolate peanut crust, and you can't miss the chocolate covered peanuts on top!
After you locate your mini cheesecake pans, please note that we'll only be using 1 pan for this recipe! All I make is small batch desserts that serve two people, and one chocolate cheesecake mini is perfect for two. As a result, you'll end up with 4 small slices of cheesecake using the 4" pan.
How to make chocolate cheesecake mini:
Very lightly grease all edges of the pan, and note that this might require you to remove the bottom of the pan to sufficiently grease all surfaces! Many cheesecake recipes skip this step, but I don't want to risk not being able to get the cake out of the pan!
First, we make our chocolate peanut crust. Today, we're using plain chocolate wafers, which I happen to love and use in a lot of summer no bake desserts. Here's an Amazon link to them, just in case you have trouble finding them. If you have any leftovers, make my easy homemade Oreos!
To drive home the peanut flavor in this tin roof cheesecake, we'll add 2 tablespoons of them to the chocolate wafers when blending. Then, a small amount of sugar and butter brings everything together into a crust that lines the bottom and sides of the pan.
Above all, I want to emphasize how important the pinch of salt is in the crust. Since most of the time, when we're eating peanuts, they've been sprinkled with salt, this mimics the salty flavor. Likewise, if you've ever had a dessert with a fair amount of salt in it, you know how great salt and sweet go together.
Finally, after baking the crust just enough to set it (less than 10 minutes), it's time to make our filling! In my experience, the best way to make a chocolate cheesecake mini is to make a plain cheesecake base and then stir in melted bittersweet chocolate. We'll really drive home the chocolate flavor with cocoa powder; plus, cocoa powder acts a bit like flour and helps your cheesecake sit firmly without cracks.
While our cheesecake cooks in the oven, it's entirely optional to make some chocolate covered peanuts for the top. They're so pretty and festive, especially if you're celebrating an anniversary or date night at home for two.
I hope you enjoy this chocolate cheesecake mini with someone special, and that it makes it into your official recipe file!
A chocolate cheesecake mini in a chocoalte peanut crust, topped with chocolate-covered peanuts. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Chocolate Cheesecake Mini
Ingredients
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For the chocolate covered peanuts:
Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 535Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 297mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 5gSugar: 21gProtein: 11g
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
It is a pretty cute story about 2 southerners meeting in CA!
Tin Roof Sundae was always one of my favorite ice creams and I don' t think I've ever seen it this far north! Lovely photos of your delicious cheesecake!
Maggie @ Vittles and Bits says
Oh how pretty!! Looks so decadent and delicious!
Maris(In Good Taste) says
This looks fantastic! The best of all worlds in one cake!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
This looks so insanely delicious! Part of me wants to skip work to buy the ingredients and make this all for myself!
Madison @ Espresso and Cream says
Oooh I got little springform pans this size at my bridal shower this weekend and have already been searching for recipes that I could convert down. Love that this is already converted. What perfect timing!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
This looks sinfully amazing. Want!
Sues says
Chocolate and peanuts are absolutely amazing together... And this is a gorgeous dessert!
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
That is an incredible looking cheesecake!!! I am going to be on the lookout for a mini spring form pan!
foodies at home says
Oh man this looks sooo good!!! If I'm ever up north a ways....I'm stopping in for a big slice of this!!
Bonnie Banters says
Oh, you've hit on a couple of favorites of mine! I want some now! Chocolate and peanuts...come to mama!