Kinder Cheesecake Cups with Bueno Topping
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer
- Kitchen scale
- 2 cocktail glasses
INGREDIENTS
Base:
- 2 Kinder Bueno bars, 86 grams total
Cream:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 Kinder chocolate bars, 42 grams total, melted
Topping:
- 4 Kinder chocolate bars, 84 grams total, melted
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 Kinder Bueno bar, 43 grams, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crush the 2 Kinder Bueno bars finely and press an even layer into the bottom of two 185 ml/¾-cup glasses.
- Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Fold the cream cheese into the whipped cream until smooth, then stir in the 42 g melted Kinder chocolate to make a homogeneous filling.
- For a quick melt: place the chocolate in a small resealable bag, submerge the bag in hot (not boiling) water for 1–2 minutes, snip a corner and pour.
- Spoon the filling into the glasses, then spoon the melted chocolate (mixed with the teaspoon of oil) over the top.
- Garnish each cup with a piece of Kinder Bueno and freeze upright for 2 hours, until set.
- Store in the freezer for up to two weeks; transfer to the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
FAQ
How can I make this Kinder cheesecake dairy-free or vegan?
Replace the cream cheese with a plant-based alternative such as cashew cream, almond-based cream cheese, or soy cream cheese. Use coconut cream, oat cream, or cashew cream instead of heavy cream for whipping. Substitute the Kinder chocolate and Kinder Bueno bars with vegan chocolate bars and vegan hazelnut cream-filled chocolate bars. Ensure all sugar and chocolate ingredients are vegan-certified.
Can this Kinder cheesecake be prepared in advance?
Yes, Kinder cheesecake can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer for up to two weeks. Assemble the cheesecake cups completely, then freeze them upright until fully set. About one hour before serving, transfer the cups to the refrigerator to allow them to soften slightly for optimal texture and flavor.
Can this recipe be made in a full-sized cake?
Use a springform pan instead of individual cups and multiply all ingredients proportionally to fit the pan size. Press the crushed Kinder Bueno bars evenly across the bottom for the base. Prepare the cream filling in a large bowl and pour it over the base. Pour the melted chocolate topping evenly, then garnish with additional Kinder Bueno pieces. Chill the full-sized Kinder cheesecake in the freezer for two hours or until fully set, then slice into portions for serving.
What is the best way to melt Kinder chocolate?
The best way is gently using either a double boiler or a hot water bath. Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl or resealable bag, then submerge in hot (not boiling) water for 1–2 minutes, stirring or massaging the bag until smooth. Avoid overheating to prevent separation or burning. Melted chocolate can be mixed with a small amount of neutral oil to achieve a glossy finish and make it easier to pour over the Kinder cheesecake layers.
Is it possible to adjust the sweetness in this Kinder cheesecake?
Reduce the amount of powdered sugar in the cream filling or substitute with alternatives such as coconut sugar, erythritol, or other granulated sweeteners suitable for baking. Be mindful that the Kinder chocolate and Kinder Bueno bars already contribute sweetness, so adjusting the filling allows better balance.
