Description
Mini Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 15–18 min
Chill Time: 2+ hours (or overnight)
Total Time: ~3 hours
Ingredients
Red Velvet Crust:
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1 cup red velvet cake crumbs (homemade or store-bought)
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2 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
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16 oz (2 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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¼ cup sour cream
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
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Whipped cream
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Extra red velvet crumbs
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White chocolate drizzle
Variations:
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Chocolate Lover’s Dream: Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to filling or use chocolate cake for crust
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Lemon Zest Twist: Add zest of 1 lemon to filling
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Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free red velvet cake for crumbs
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Peppermint Patty: Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract, drizzle with chocolate and crushed candy canes
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Cookies & Cream: Swap crust for Oreo cookie crumbs + butter
Instructions
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Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
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Oven: 325°F (160°C)
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Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners; lightly spray with cooking oil
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Make Crust
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Mix cake crumbs with melted butter until sandy and holds together
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Press ~1 tsp of mixture into the bottom of each liner; compact firmly
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Make Filling
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (2–3 min)
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Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until incorporated
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Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth
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Assemble Bites
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Pipe filling over crust in each liner, filling to just below the top
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Bake
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15–18 min until edges are set and centers slightly jiggle
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Optional: place pan of hot water below pan for extra moisture and to prevent cracking
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Cool & Chill
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Cool in pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best)
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Serve
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Top with whipped cream, extra crumbs, or chocolate drizzle
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Arrange on a cake stand or serving board
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Notes
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Lumpy Filling: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve before piping
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No Mini Muffin Pan: Use standard muffin pan; bake 20–25 min
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Make Ahead: Store in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days
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Nutrition
- Calories: 110 Cal Per Serving
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 2g