Description
Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1/2 cup of sugar, sour cream, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the muffin tin and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add mini chocolate chips to the cheesecake batter before baking.
- Substitute the red food coloring with a different color for a fun variation, such as blue or green, for themed events.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg