Description
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites are the perfect combination of rich red velvet flavor and creamy cheesecake, all in a delightful bite-sized treat. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Red Velvet Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup salted sweet cream butter, melted and cooled
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon red gel food color
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature and beaten
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare Red Velvet Base: In a small bowl, combine flour and cocoa powder. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, red food color, vanilla, and beaten eggs. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla. Add egg yolk and mix until smooth.
- Assembly: Pipe 1 tablespoon of red velvet base into muffin pans. Pipe 2 teaspoons of cheesecake filling into the center.
- Bake: Bake for 8-9 minutes. Let cool for 20-30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
