Jack Skellington Cheesecakes
Delightful mini cheesecakes inspired by Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, perfect for Halloween!
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls:
- Muffin Tin
- Piping Bag
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 3 oz dark chocolate finely chopped or chips
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- black food marker
- gel food coloring red and yellow
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, light brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners and press 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each cup.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Divide the cheesecake filling equally among the muffin cups, using about 2 tablespoons per cup.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for about an hour.
- For the ganache, heat dark chocolate and heavy cream in the microwave until melted, stirring until smooth.
- Let ganache cool slightly, then use it to pipe Jack's eyes and mouth onto each cheesecake.
- Serve your Jack Skellington Cheesecakes and enjoy!
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.