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Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes

Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes That Steal Hearts This Valentine

Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes are charming cupcakes combining a rich cream cheese layer atop a velvety red base, perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cups sugar to sweeten the red velvet
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to enhance flavor
  • 0.5 cups butter softened
  • 0.5 cups milk whole milk works best
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure for best flavor
  • 1 large egg to bind ingredients
  • a few drops red food coloring adjust for color intensity
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups sour cream for added creaminess
  • 0.5 cups sugar to sweeten cheesecake

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 large egg, ½ cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually sift in 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and red food coloring, mixing until just combined.
  5. Distribute the batter evenly into prepared cupcake liners, filling them halfway, and bake for 6 minutes.
  6. Beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of sour cream, ½ cup of sugar, and 2 egg whites until smooth.
  7. Spoon a generous dollop of the cheesecake mixture onto each pre-baked red velvet base.
  8. Bake the cheesecakes for an additional 18 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Top with whipped cream and decorative heart-shaped sprinkles when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother cheesecake layer. Don't overmix the batter to ensure light and fluffy cheesecakes.

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