Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

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   Preheat oven to 275F.

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   Line 9 cups of a standard muffin tin with paper liners.

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   In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, flour, espresso powder, and vanilla.

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   Puree until smooth, about 4 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.

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   Divide mixture among prepared cups, filling each one just below rim, and place 1 cookie on top of each.

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   Bake until fillings are set and cookies soften, 25 to 30 minutes.

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   Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely in pan, then refrigerate (in pan) at least 1 1/2 hours (or up to 3 days, covered).

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   To serve, invert cheesecakes onto plates and peel off liners.

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   Top each with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

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    Cottage cheese varieties range from nonfat to 4% milk fat and have small, medium, or large curds.

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    We prefer nonfat cottage cheese with small curds for this recipe.

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    For a heart-healthy diet, choose one with fewer than 400 milligrams sodium per serving.

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    Per Cheesecake (without whipped cream)

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    Calories: 196

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    Fat: 2g (1g Saturated Fat)

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    Protein: 10g

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    Carbohydrates: 34g

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    Fiber: 1g

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.