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Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cupcake liners in a tin and set aside.
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Mix together cocoa, flour, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
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Whisk together egg and sugar in a larger bowl until lighter in color, about 2 minutes. Pour in melted butter and vanilla.
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Pour the dry mixture into the wet one. Mix until smooth.
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Divide batter into the cupcake liners. Spread flat with a spoon. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
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When cool, press an Oreo cookie into the center of each cup. Reduce oven heat to 325°F (165°C).
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Soften cream cheese and beat in sugar until fluffy. Blend in sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix in cocoa and a bit of red gel coloring. Scrape sides with a spatula to make sure it’s all smooth.
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Spoon the cheesecake mixture into liners, covering the Oreo layer. Tap the pan lightly to smooth the top.
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Put in the oven for 15-18 minutes. Once edges are set but the middle wiggles just a bit, cool them down on the counter. Then chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
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Pipe Cool Whip on top with a frosting bag and sprinkle each cheesecake with chocolate curls.