Cherry Jubilee Chocolate Cheesecakes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Mix together the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Spoon evenly into 20 cupcake liners and press down. Set aside.

Step 3

Beat together the cream cheese and sugar until light and creamy. Add the yogurt, flour, and vanilla and beat again.

Step 4

Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir until melted and creamy. Heat an additional 15 seconds if needed. Let cool for 1-2 minutes, then pour into the cheesecake batter and beat until mixed thoroughly.

Step 5

Add the eggs and beat until just mixed in. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners.

Step 6

Using a smaller spoon, pull aside some of the batter and drop I teaspoon cherry pie filling into the center of the cheesecakes. Swirl very lightly. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 7

Place the whipping cream and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minutes. Stir until melted and creamy. Let cool for a few minutes.

Step 8

Place a spoonful on each cheesecake and spread out. Let set.

Step 9

Right before serving top with Cool Whip and cherry candies, if desired.