Description
Sweet and creamy mini red velvet cheesecakes with a rich chocolatey flavor, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Crushed graham crackers for crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Make the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers and melted butter; press into the bottom of each liner.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly.
- Incorporate cocoa powder, vanilla, and red food coloring.
- Sift in flour and mix until combined.
- Pour filling over the crust in each liner; tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream or cocoa powder.
Notes
Be sure to allow the cheesecakes to chill thoroughly before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, red velvet, dessert, sweet treats, baking