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Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake – A Sinfully Delicious Halloween Dessert


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

For the crust:
• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or chocolate cookies)
• ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the filling:
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened (3 blocks)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• ½ tsp red food gel (or beet powder for natural color)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the “blood” swirl & garnish:
• 2 tbsp strawberry or raspberry jam (warmed)
• Optional: candy fangs or edible black icing for bite marks


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Make the crust: Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Beat in vanilla, cocoa powder, food coloring, and flour until silky.
  5. Pour over crust. Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  6. Bake 50–60 minutes, until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.
  7. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cool inside for 1 hour. Remove and chill 4+ hours (or overnight).
  8. Add the “bite”: Warm jam and drizzle in two parallel lines near the edge to resemble vampire fang marks. Use a toothpick to pull the jam slightly for a dripping effect.
  9. For extra drama: Press candy fangs into the top or use black icing to outline the bites.

Serve chilled—each slice is a show-stopping centerpiece!

💡 Perfect for: Halloween parties, fall potlucks, or as a bewitching dessert table star.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 20 mins , Cook Time : 1 hr , Total Time : 6 hrs (includes chilling) , Servings : 10 slices , Calories : 380 , Net Carbs: 32g , Fats: 26g , Protein: 7g