CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKES

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Try this bite-size chocolaty treat that's rich, creamy and guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. -Sharon Valenta, Westchester, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

24 miniature vanilla wafers or gingersnap cookies
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

Place wafers flat side down in paper-lined miniature muffin cups; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar substitute until smooth. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; mix well. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each cup. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or just until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Top cheesecakes with whipped cream mixture; garnish with chocolate curls if desired.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.