Nutella Mini Cheesecakes (2024)

Nutella Mini Cheesecakes are easy chocolate cheesecake recipe topped with Kahlua ganache that is perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your sweetie.

Valentine’s Day is almost here. So I have one more simple little Valentine goodie to share with you all today. I have been promising the hubs that I would make him more mini cheesecakes since I created my Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes back during 4th of July.

Yes I have really been putting him off on this one. So for Valentine’s Day, I decided to surprise him with these yummy little mini cheesecakes twisted with Nutella, Oreo crust & topped with Kahlua ganache.

Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

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Hubs sure loves having these in the house. Cheesecake is a favorite for him! Like when I say favorite – he will take cheesecake above all other treats- hands down.

So then I make it with an Oreo crust & load the cheesecake itself with Nutella & he’s hooked. It put him over the top when I added that Kahlua ganache & pretty heart sprinkles. Yep- I may have made the wife of the year in his book. He’s one happy guy.

Here are some commonly asked questions

Can these cheesecakes be made ahead of time?

Yes. I really like to bake these in bulk and then store them in the freezer. Then whenever I get a craving for cheesecake, I can thaw just one or two, making it perfect for the hubs & I when the kids aren’t here.

How do you make the Kahlua ganache?

Place all ingredients in medium saucepan & heat on medium. Whisk to combine ingredients until it is all completely melted & combined to a thick silky consistency. DO NOT allow to boil. Remove from heat & allow to cool to room temperature before you drizzle over your cheesecake.

Store remaining ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

HOW DO YOU MAKE Nutella Mini Cheesecakes?

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Add Oreos, melted butter & 2 tbsp sugar to food processor.
3. Pulse until you have a paste-like crumb mixture.
4. Line 18-24 muffin tins with cupcake papers.
5. Spoon about 1 tbsp of Oreo crumb mix into the bottom of each wrapper & press down to flatten.
6. Beat cream cheese in a mixer to soften.
7. Add remaining sugar, vanilla & Nutella & beat until combined.
8. Add eggs – one at a time- mixing on low just until blended after each one.
9. Spoon over each crust in liners – should fill approx 3/4 full.
10. Bake 25-30 minutes or until centers are almost set.
11. Remove & cool completely on wire rack.
12. Transfer to refrigerator to cool & set at least 2 hours.
13. Top with Kahlua Ganache & sprinkles.
14. *Can be stored in freezer & thawed for individual snacks as needed

Nutella Mini Cheesecakes

To make this recipe you will need…

• ground Oreos
• granulated sugar – divided
• butter – melted
• cream cheese – softened
• vanilla extract
• eggs
• Nutella
• **Kahlua Ganache Topping**
• dark chocolate
• heavy cream
• unsalted butter
• Kahlua

I added the heart sprinkles – making out the word LOVE (can you see it?) with a heart explosion at the end 🙂 So cute! I love making food into words for holidays like this.

These are positively scrumptious – no matter the holiday.

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NUTELLA CHEESECAKE RECIPE

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