Description
Sinful red velvet cheesecake bites blend classic Southern charm with creamy indulgence, creating bite-sized dessert perfection. Rich chocolate undertones and silky cream cheese deliver a luxurious experience that will melt in your mouth and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) red velvet cake crumbs
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- Red food coloring (as needed)
- Whipped cream
- Extra red velvet cake crumbs
Instructions
- Craft a delicate foundation by pulverizing red velvet cake into fine crumbs and binding them with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into paper-lined muffin cavities.
- Create a velvety cheesecake base by whipping cream cheese until luxuriously smooth, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Introduce sour cream to the mixture, stirring until achieving a silky consistency that promises a decadent texture.
- Gently fold eggs into the creamy blend, ensuring minimal agitation to maintain a light, airy structure.
- Dissolve cocoa powder in milk, creating a rich chocolate essence that will permeate the entire cheesecake filling.
- Infuse the mixture with vibrant red food coloring, transforming the batter into a stunning crimson hue characteristic of classic red velvet.
- Carefully ladle the luscious filling into each prepared crust, bringing the cavities nearly to their brims with creamy potential.
- Bake in a precisely temperature-controlled oven, watching for subtle signs of setting; edges firm, centers maintaining a gentle wobble.
- Allow the mini cheesecakes to gradually cool, first within their baking vessel, then transferred to a cooling rack to release residual heat.
- Refrigerate the delicate treats, permitting them to solidify and develop their complex flavor profile.
- Elevate the presentation by crowning each bite with a pristine swirl of whipped cream and a delicate sprinkle of reserved red velvet crumbs.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, creamier filling without lumps.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracking and maintain a silky texture during baking.
- Use a water bath technique by placing the muffin tin in a larger pan with hot water to create more even, gentle heating and prevent surface cracks.
- Substitute gluten-free cake crumbs and almond flour for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same rich, decadent flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg