Mini Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecakes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

chocolate cookie crumbs

(I use Oreos)*

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp

sugar

12 oz

cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2

cup sour cream

2/3 cup

sugar

large egg

1 tsp

peppermint extract

salt

Pink food coloring (optional)

white chocolate candy cane kisses, chopped

4 oz

bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

Coarsely crushed candy canes, for garnish