Description
Delightful bites of red velvet cake combined with creamy cheesecake, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake filling)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
- Melted white chocolate (optional for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
- Crushed pecans or walnuts (optional for garnish)
- Red velvet cake crumbs (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners and lightly grease them.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the buttermilk on low speed.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just incorporated.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth in another bowl. Add the sugar, egg, sour cream, and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the red velvet batter into each muffin cup.
- Add approximately 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake filling on top of the red velvet layer in each cup.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the edges set while the centers jiggle slightly.
- Cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Garnish as desired before serving chilled.
Notes
These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for three months. Allow flavors to deepen by making them a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg