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Mini Red Velvet Cheesecake

If you need an absolutely beautiful dessert for a special occasion or just to show off to friends and family. Then, this amazing Red Velvet Mini Cheesecakes Recipe is the perfect recipe for you. This recipe is not only super delicious but also a beautiful festive display of color.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
49 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookie Crust :
  • 16 Oreos
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Red Velvet Cheesecake Ingredients :
  • 2 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • ¾ C sugar
  • ¼ C hershey cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
  • 2 large eggs
Chocolate Ganache topping
  • 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ C heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ C Crushed candy canes

Instructions

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  1. Using a food processor, blend up the oreo cookies and the melted butter until combined and wet sand like
  2. Set aside
  3. Line a cupcake pan with white cupcake liners
  4. Using a tablespoon, scoop the crust into the cupcake liners
  5. Using a flat bottomed cup or measuring cup, press the crust down firmly
  6. Set aside
  7. CHEESECAKE Directions :
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  9. Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and cocoa until combined
  10. Beat in the vanilla until combined
  11. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined
  12. Beat in the Red Gel Food coloring until combined
  13. Scoop about 1 ½ tbsp of the cheesecake batter into the cupcake liners
  14. Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes or until the top is firm
  15. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature
  16. Once cooled, place in the fridge overnight
  17. Ganache Directions
  18. Using a medium pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer
  19. Pour the chocolate chips into a medium bowl, pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips
  20. Let sit for 2 minutes and then mix until smooth and combined
  21. Remove the cheesecakes from the fridge
  22. Scoop 1 tbsp of the chocolate ganache on top of the cheesecakes and smooth evenly with a butter knife
  23. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top
  24. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 58mg (2%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 188IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.05mg (0%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 58mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 188IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.05mg 0%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.