16oz(452g)cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2Tablespoonssour cream
¾cup(90g)granulated sugar
¼cup(20g)cocoa powder
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2Tablespoonsred food coloring
2large eggs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two 12-count muffin pans with 16 liners and set aside.
To make the crust, add the Oreos to a blender or food processor and process until you have fine crumbs. In a separate bowl, stir together the cookie crumbs and melted butter until fully combined.
Evenly distribute the mixture between all of the liners and press down firmly. Bake for 5 minutes and remove from the oven.
Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sour cream and sugar and mix until well combined. Add the cocoa powder, vanilla, and red food coloring; mix on low speed until combined. Add in the eggs one at a time and mix on low speed until just combined.
Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture between all of the liners (they should be almost full).
Bake at 350˚F for 20 to 22 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for about one hour. The cheesecakes will rise a little during baking and sink a little as they cool. Transfer the cheesecakes to the refrigerator and allow to chill for about 2 hours, or until set.
Notes
The mixture will seem a little lighter, but the red color will deepen as the cheesecakes bake.
Cheesecakes can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.