My family seriously can't eat cheesecake without "uuuummmm" ing until they finish the very last bite. I make a few different cheesecakes, but usually save them for special occasions or family get togethers. When I saw these cute orange Halloween cheesecakes over at Tasty Kitchen last week, I just knew that I had to make them for the weekend. This recipe originally came from Martha Stewart's Cupcakes cookbook...I need to buy a copy of this as I'm sure there are many other cupcake recipes just as good that my family would love to try.
This recipe makes 15 cupcake size cheesecakes.
Ingredients:
15 whole Halloween Oreo cookies
6 Halloween Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
1 lb cream cheese (2 blocks Philadelphia cream cheese)1/2 C white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 C sour cream
Orange food coloring (or be brave and mix your own)
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners. There are several festive Halloween cupcake liners at Wal-Mart.
Place a Halloween Oreo in the bottom of each cupcake liner with the "Oreo" side up and the Halloween picture on the bottom. That way, you can see the picture on the bottom when you remove the liner before you eat it.
In a large mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to mix until the sugar dissolves. Add in the vanilla extract. Gradually add in the eggs, letting it mix after each addition. Add the sour cream and mix until well incorporated. The mixture should be smooth, light, and fluffy. Add in the food coloring and mix until you get the color just right.
Remove the mixing bowl and add the chopped Oreo pieces. Stir to combine. Use an ice cream scoop to fill each cupcake liner almost to the top.
Bake for 22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time.
Allow the cheesecakes to cool in the pan on a cooling rack. Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the cupcake tin and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. They are even better when left overnight as they will set up better. Garnish with additional Oreos before serving. Enjoy!
Oh my gosh, these look amazing!!! I so wish we could get Halloween Oreos in Toronto but we can't. :o( I'll have to remember if I head to the States next October to grab some and bring them back across the border so I can make these. I suppose I could use regular oreos but it's just not the same, lol These look great, the oreos with the cream cheese - what a great combination. Yum! Wonderful recipe!
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