Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake bites merge creamy richness with classic Southern charm, creating a delectable dessert that melts hearts. Sweet crimson layers and smooth cream cheese filling promise pure bliss for anyone craving an elegant, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) Oreo cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons red velvet cake mix
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting
- White chocolate shavings
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter to create a smooth, compact base mixture.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into each cavity of a paper-lined mini muffin tin, ensuring an even, compact crust layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gently incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, blending until completely integrated.
- Delicately fold red velvet cake mix into the cream cheese blend, adding food coloring if desired for enhanced vibrant color.
- Carefully distribute the filling into prepared crusts, filling each cavity approximately 3/4 full to allow space for rising.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake mini cheesecakes for 16-20 minutes, watching for set edges with a slightly wobbly center.
- Remove from oven and allow bites to cool completely within the muffin tin for proper stabilization.
- Transfer cheesecake bites to a wire rack, then refrigerate for minimum 2-3 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
- Optional: Garnish with cream cheese frosting, chocolate shavings, or festive sprinkles before serving chilled.
Notes
- Customize Cookie Base by experimenting with different cookie crumbs like graham crackers or chocolate wafers for varied flavor profiles.
- Prevent Cracking by avoiding overmixing the filling and using room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, creamy texture.
- Simplify Portion Control by using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon for consistent, perfectly sized mini cheesecakes.
- Make Gluten-Free by substituting regular Oreo crumbs with gluten-free cookie alternatives and checking cake mix compatibility.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg