Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes (Chocolate Crust)

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 cup cold butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Filling
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (you probably won't need the whole can)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cocoa; cut in butter until crumbly.
  2. 2
    Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
  3. 3
    Shape into 24 balls and press up sides of greased mini muffin cups.
  4. 4
    In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Add egg; beat on low just until combined.
  6. 6
    Spoon about 1 Tbsp into each cup.
  7. 7
    Bake at 325 F for 15-18 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Carefully remove from pans to cool completely.
  9. 9
    Top with pie filling.
  10. 10
    Store in the refrigerator.

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