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Mini Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites: Irresistible, Elegant, and Perfectly Portion-Sized


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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(Makes 24 bites)

For the crust (optional but recommended):

  • ½ cup (50g) chocolate graham cracker or Oreo crumbs
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) sour cream or heavy cream

For the red velvet swirl:

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 12 tsp red food coloring (gel preferred for vibrant color)

For topping (optional):

  • Melted white chocolate
  • Cream cheese glaze (powdered sugar + cream cheese + milk)
  • Crushed red velvet cake crumbs

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Crust (optional): Mix crumbs and butter; press ½ tsp into each cup. Bake 5 min. Cool.
  3. Make base filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Divide batter in half.
  4. Make red velvet batter: To one half, whisk in flour, cocoa powder, milk, and red food coloring until smooth.
  5. Fill cups: Alternate spooning plain and red velvet batter into each cup (about 1½ tsp total per cup). Use a toothpick to gently swirl.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes until centers are just set (edges may puff slightly).
  7. Cool in pan 10 min, then transfer to wire rack. Chill at least 2 hours (best overnight).
  8. Drizzle with white chocolate or cream cheese glaze before serving.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per bite):

Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 2+ hr (chill)
Servings: 24 | Calories: 90 | Net Carbs: 7g | Fats: 6g | Protein: 2g