Rich, luscious individual Warm Chocolate Cheesecakes are a terrific party or special occasion desserts, but easy enough for a weeknight! Who doesn’t love their own personal dessert? These mini cheesecakes are incredibly delicious and you won’t have to share!

This Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe passed all the picky palate taste tests! Serve right out of the oven for a magnificent indulgence!

Individual chocolate cheesecake in a white ramekin on a square white plate with a spoonful removed

Why You Must Make

  • Everyone loves having their own personal dessert!
  • These chocolate cheesecakes are rich and creamy.
  • This recipe comes from Sara Mouton, former editor of Gourmet magazine.
  • Unlike typical cheesecake recipes, these minis are eaten warm!! SO darn good!

I cannot bake anything chocolate without a curious family member popping into the kitchen to peer into the oven….along with a slew of questions. Is that for us? Does it have nuts? When will it be ready? The irresistible scent of brownies or chocolate chip cookies works its way into every nook and cranny of our house.

You can imagine the reaction when these cheesecakes started puffing up and sending out their heavenly fragrance. So quick, so decadent, from start to finish, the aroma of chocolate decadence was present in less than an hour. Plus, the fact that a Warm Chocolate Cheesecake could practically be eaten fresh out of the oven, made them even MORE popular with my crew.

3 warm chocolate cheesecakes on a white tray with raspberries and mint.

Ingredient Notes

  • Kitchen Staples – Sugar, Flour
  • Semi-sweet Chocolate – I use a Ghirardelli bar, chopped
  • Cream Cheese – I use the Philadelphia brand as the quality is superior to generic brands; have it at room temperature for easier incorporation and a smoother texture.
  • Real Vanilla Extract – I use the Nielsen-Massey brand. Do not use artificially flavored vanilla.
  • Egg – I always use large eggs unless otherwise noted. Have it at room temperature for easier blending. You can put your egg in a bowl of very warm (not boiling) water if you forget to bring it out of the refrigerator ahead of time. It should be ready to go in 5-10 minutes.

Expert Tips

  • PRO-Tip: Make sure to set your egg and cream cheese on the counter for at least an hour before you start mixing. Having them both at room temperature helps to make a super creamy cheesecake.
  • Use good quality chocolate and vanilla extract. Those are the two main flavors in these chocolate cheesecakes so using generic chocolate chips or artificial vanilla will not produce the tastiest results.
  • I like using a semi-sweet Ghirardelli chocolate bar. This chocolate is easy to find in the supermarket. And I always have Neilsen-Massey Vanilla Extract in my pantry.
  • Grease four ½-cup capacity ramekins with butter.
  • Gently melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. I start and stop at 30-second increments, stirring each time until melted and smooth. If you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate by placing the bowl into a similarly sized saucepan partially filled with simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted.
  • Mix in the cream cheese and vanilla with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients, then add to the chocolate. After that’s well mixed, mix in the egg.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared baking dishes and bake until the centers are set.
  • Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, berries, or just plain!
Individual chocolate cheesecakes with a spoonful removed onto a red handled spoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Calories Are in Individual Cheesecakes?

These cheesecakes have about 475 calories each without whipped cream or ice cream toppings. This is certainly less than a big slice of cheesecake with a crust, but wouldn’t be considered a healthy or low-cal dessert.

How Do You Make Chocolate Cheesecakes?

Making these individual cheesecakes is very easy. You do not even need a mixer! The dry ingredients are mixed into the chocolate cream cheese mixture. An egg is added, then they’re scraped into ramekins and baked. That’s it!

How Do You Store Individual Cheesecakes?

The cheesecakes that aren’t eaten fresh out of the oven should be cooled, and then stored in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap. They taste best if brought out of the refrigerator to warm up a bit, about an hour before serving.

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A warm chocolate cheesecake topped with a strawberry

Warm Chocolate Cheesecake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Yield 4 servings

Rich individual chocolate cheesecakes that can be eaten warm out of the oven!

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • Berries, whipped cream or ice cream, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter four ½-cup ramekins and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. Coarsely chop the chocolate and gently melt in a microwave-safe bowl, stopping and stirring at 30-second increments until smooth.
  3. Combine the chocolate with the cream cheese and vanilla and mix with a rubber spatula till well combined.
  4. Stir together the sugar and flour, and mix into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
  5. Add the egg and mix until incorporated.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the centers are set.
  8. Cool slightly before serving.
  9. May top with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and berries if desired.

Notes

You can make the batter a day ahead, fill the ramekins, cover and refrigerate. The next day, let them rest at room temperature for an hour before baking to take the chill off. Then bake as directed.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 ramekin

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 473Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 226mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 33gProtein: 8g

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