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Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes

Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes

Delight in Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes, bite-sized treats combining rich cocoa and creamy cheesecake for a whimsical dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 42 cheesecakes
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup salted sweet cream butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs beaten
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (filling)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

Making Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk together in one bowl the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder.
  3. Combine melted butter, granulated sugar, red gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs in another bowl.
  4. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Beat the cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth, then mix in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract reserved for the filling.
  6. Incorporate the egg yolk into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  7. Fill each mini muffin cup with one tablespoon of the red velvet batter.
  8. Pipe about two teaspoons of the cheesecake filling into the center of each filled batter.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8–9 minutes.
  10. Cool in the pan for 20–30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired. For best texture, avoid overmixing the batter.

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