Description
These Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes are a delightful fusion of rich, velvety cake and creamy cheesecake, creating a luxurious dessert experience. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, with a smooth texture that melts in your mouth, complemented by a hint of cocoa and a subtle cream cheese flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- For the topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined muffin tin to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, food coloring, and cocoa powder, mixing until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- These cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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