Description
Velvety, vibrant, and perfectly portioned, these Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes are a must-try dessert for anyone who loves easy recipes with elegant flair. Whether you’re planning quick party treats or want cute individual desserts for romantic dinner ideas, these mini cheesecakes are creamy, rich, and unforgettable. With a chocolatey cookie crust, tangy cream cheese center, and eye-catching red hue, they’re the ultimate food idea for holidays, birthdays, or sweet snacks.
Ingredients
1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
2 tablespoons melted butter
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
2 large eggs
Optional: whipped cream or melted chocolate for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press 1 tablespoon into each liner. Bake crusts for 5 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until creamy.
4. Blend in sour cream, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder.
5. Stir in red food coloring until evenly tinted.
6. Add eggs one at a time, beating gently just until combined.
7. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until centers are set.
9. Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
10. Top with whipped cream or melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
Do not overmix the eggs to avoid cracks in the cheesecake.
Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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