Chocolate Chile-Cheesecake Shooters

The combination of chocolate and chile is common in Mexican cuisine, where the spicy kick enhances the richness of the chocolate.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Chile-Cheesecake Shooters

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipping Cream
• 4 ounce Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• ¹⁄₈ pinch Cayenne Pepper
• optional for garnish Whipped Cream
• optional for garnish Cocoa Powder

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground cayenne pepper until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
4. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
5. Divide the cream cheese mixture into shot glasses or small serving glasses, filling each glass about halfway.
6. Drizzle a small amount of melted chocolate over each cream cheese layer.
7. Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper on top of the chocolate.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining cream cheese mixture, melted chocolate, and cayenne pepper.
9. Refrigerate the shooters for at least 2 hours to set.
10. Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 25g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.