Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Step 3

Add in egg and beat just until combined. Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla, mixing until combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly disbursed.

Step 4

Line 16 miniature muffin tins with paper muffin cups and place a mini vanilla wafer cookie in the base of each.

Step 5

Fill muffin cups to the top edge with cheesecake batter. Sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips, if desired.

Step 6

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly, and edges are puffed.