Description
Red velvet cheesecake bites showcase creamy indulgence with classic Southern charm. Rich chocolate notes and tangy cream cheese create irresistible miniature desserts you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) red velvet cake crumbs
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- Red food coloring (as needed)
- Whipped cream
- Extra red velvet cake crumbs
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize red velvet cake into fine crumbs, blend with melted butter, and press firmly into paper-lined muffin cavities, creating a robust foundation.
- Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese until ultra-smooth, gradually integrate sugar and vanilla, then fold in sour cream to achieve a luxurious, silky consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Dissolve cocoa powder in milk, blend with eggs, and incorporate vibrant red food coloring to transform the mixture into a rich, crimson batter.
- Filling Technique: Gently ladle the velvety mixture into prepared crusts, filling each cavity almost to the brim, ensuring even distribution and minimal air pockets.
- Baking Process: Place in a preheated oven at 325°F, baking until edges firm up and centers maintain a subtle jiggle, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Cooling Strategy: Remove from oven and allow to cool within the baking pan, then transfer to a cooling rack to release residual heat and prevent overcooking.
- Finishing Touch: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to solidify and develop flavor, then garnish with a delicate whipped cream swirl and sprinkle of reserved red velvet crumbs.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Control: Pulse red velvet cake into ultra-fine, uniform crumbs to ensure a compact, stable crust that holds together perfectly when bitten.
- Temperature Precision: Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs to prevent lumpy batter and guarantee a smooth, silky cheesecake texture.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients gently to avoid overworking the batter, which can lead to dense, tough cheesecake bites with potential cracks.
- Color Enhancement Trick: Dissolve cocoa powder completely in milk before adding food coloring to achieve a deep, vibrant red hue without clumping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg