Mini Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Shots

Name: Mini Chocolate Orange Cheesecakes
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 150 g Digestive biscuits; 80 g Butter, melted; 150 g Terry's Chocolate Orange; 500 g Full fat cream cheese; 80 g Icing sugar; 200 ml Double cream; 30 Terry's Minis; Orange zest; Festive sprinkles ((I used gold stars from Sainsbury's))

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My mini chocolate orange cheesecakes are fun, festive and served in shot glasses! They're easy to make with no baking required, and they're ready to eat from scratch in less than 30 minutes!

mini chocolate orange cheesecakes in shot glasses with terrys minis on top

If you've been following along with my dessert shots series, then you're in for a treat today! Say hello to my mini Terry's Chocolate Orange cheesecakes!

So far in the series, I've made trifle shots, plus mini Biscoff, Oreo, strawberry and pumpkin cheesecakes. It's been such a fun series to create, and I've been saving my chocolate orange cheesecake shots for December because it's easily my most festive flavour yet!

Anything that involves Terry's and cheesecake just feels instantly Christmassy to me, and I am so excited for you to try them for yourself! They're cute, they're indulgent, and they take less than 30 minutes to put together. They're the perfect mini dessert for festive parties, cosy nights in, or any time you fancy a quick sweet treat. I hope you enjoy them!

Here's what you'll need:

Digestive biscuits: For the biscuit base. Other biscuits will work but I recommend one with a neutral flavour so the chocolate orange can really shine through.
Butter: To mix in with the biscuit crumbs for the base.
Terry's Chocolate Orange: I used 150g of Terry's Chocolate Orange for melting into the cheesecake filling, plus a bag of Minis for the topping.
Cream cheese: The main ingredient in our creamy filling! I recommend full-fat for the best flavour and texture.
Icing sugar: For a little extra sweetness.
Double cream: To help make the filling nice and thick! This can't be replaced with low-fat alternatives, as it won't whip properly.
Orange zest: For an extra burst of orange flavour and a pop of colour.
Sprinkles: I used some gold star sprinkles on top of my mini cheesecakes for a festive finish. Feel free to use any sprinkles that you like!

Equipment

Shot glasses: I like to use compostable shot glasses as they save on washing up and can be taken home by friends and family. If you prefer, you can use actual glasses.
Bowls: A large mixing bowl for the cheesecake filling, a smaller one for the base, and a heatproof bowl (or two) for melting the butter and the chocolate.
Food processor: Or a high-power blender, to crush the biscuits into crumbs. You can do this by hand if you have the patience, but the crumbs should be super fine with no lumps in there.
Electric whisk: For whipping up the cheesecake filling. A stand mixer will work for this too.
Piping bag: I piped the cheesecake filling into the shot glasses to make it quick and easy. You can use teaspoons to divide it if you prefer but it can get a little messy.
Utensils: A wooden spoon plus a few teaspoons.

overhead image of terrys mini chocolate orange cheesecake shots

How to make mini chocolate orange cheesecake shots

Step 1: Start by laying 30 shot glasses out on your work surface, ready to be filled up. You can adjust this recipe to make more or less shots as needed.

Step 2: Now let's make the biscuit base. Place 150g digestive biscuits into a food processor or high-power blender and blitz until they become fine crumbs.

Step 3: Pour the biscuit crumbs into a bowl then stir in 80g of melted butter. Mix well until all the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 4: Divide the biscuit mixture equally between your 30 shot glasses. Then, using your finger or the end of a spoon, press it down into place.

Step 5: Next, let's make the filling. Melt 150g of Terry's Chocolate Orange then set it aside for 15 minutes or so. Make sure it's completely cool to the touch.

Step 6: Place 500g of cream cheese into a large bowl, then stir in 80g of icing sugar. Once that's smooth, add 200ml of double cream and use your electric whisk to whip it up until thick.

Step 7: Pour the melted chocolate into the filling then gently mix to incorporate it.

bowl of terrys chocolate orange cheesecake filling

Step 8: Transfer the filling to a piping bag and cut a hole off the end. Pipe some into each shot glass.

piping chocolate orange filling into shot glasses

Step 9: Top each cheesecake shot with a Terry's Mini, some orange zest and a few sprinkles. Then enjoy immediately or store in the fridge.

Cheesecake shot tips

Make sure to let the chocolate cool completely before you add it to the cream cheese mixture. If it's too warm, the mixture will curdle and end up with little lumps of chocolate in it.
Since these cheesecakes don't need to set firmly or be sliced, you can use low-fat cream cheese if you prefer.
You can adjust this recipe to your party size by moving the 'servings' slider in the recipe card up or down.

FAQs

How long do mini chocolate orange cheesecakes last?

These will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. I recommend storing them in an airtight container.

Can I freeze them?

Yes, these cheesecake shots can be frozen for up to 2 weeks if you're using plastic glasses. Pop them in airtight containers to keep them fresh. When you're ready to eat them, let them defrost in the fridge overnight. Do not refreeze.

What can I use instead of Terry's Chocolate Orange?

If you can't get hold of Terry's, you can use regular milk chocolate plus 1-2 teaspoons of orange extract (to taste). Then add some chocolate shavings along with the sprinkles and orange zest for the topping.

mini chocolate orange cheesecakes with a spoon in one

I hope you like my mini chocolate orange cheesecake shots! If you make them at home, please leave a comment and rating below to let me know what you think. Enjoy!