Mini Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
These Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes offer a delightful and sophisticated twist on two classic desserts. Featuring a rich, cocoa-infused red velvet cake base with a creamy, velvety cheesecake center, these bite-sized treats are as visually stunning as they are delicious.
Ingredients
- Red Velvet Base: 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp cocoa powder, ½ cup butter, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, red food coloring.
- Cheesecake Filling: 8 oz cream cheese ¼ cup sugar, 1 small egg, ½ tsp vanilla.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- Prepare the red velvet batter by mixing wet and dry ingredients as described above.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by whisking ingredients until smooth.
- Fill muffin cavities with red velvet batter and top with a dollop of cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before serving.