Mini Twix Cheesecakes

I have made cheesecakes before and the texture and taste was never like a true cheesecake. But I made these and even though they are little, they are amazing! Just the taste and texture of a cheesecake is suppose to be. So you can imagine, my family, avid cheesecake lovers, being the critics here. They absolutely LOVED them. I made the a couple nights ago and they had to sit overnight. They barley sat in the fridge the next day. They totally devoured them. LOL So I guess I should give you guys the recipe. :)

Twix Cheesecakes

makes 12 cheesecakes

Crust:
1/2 package Oreos (26 Oreos)
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Batter:
1 pound cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
12 mini Twix bars, chopped into small pieces

In a food processor, grind up the Oreos into fine crumbs. Put the crumbs into a large bowl and add in the sugar. Mix to combine. Then pour in the melted butter and mix to coat all of the crumbs with butter.
Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Scoop a Tablespoon of the cookie crumbs into each cupcake liner. Using your hand, press the crumbs down firmly. Set the cupcake pan aside while you work the cheesecake filling.

In a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese until smooth on medium low speed, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on medium low speed, add in the sugar and mix to combine. Then add in the vanilla extract and mix. Slowly pour in the lightly beaten eggs and mix until the eggs are incorporated. Add in the sour cream and combine.

Chop the mini Twix bars into small pieces. Add them into the cheesecake batter and gently fold them in.

Using an ice cream scooper, scoop the cheesecake batter into each cupcake liner.

Bake the cheesecakes at 275 degrees for 30 minutes.

Chill the cheesecakes overnight in the refrigerator. Then enjoy!