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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites on a plate: A close-up of vibrant red velvet cheesecake bites arranged on a white plate, showing their creamy cheesecake topping and moist red velvet base.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert that's easy to make and irresistibly delicious, Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites are the perfect treat. These bite-sized delights bring together the creamy richness of cheesecake and the vibrant charm of red velvet cake, making them an instant crowd-pleaser.
Course Dessert
Keyword Red Velvet Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
Calories 110kcal

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Base

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • ½ cup buttermilk

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, and mix until combined.
  • Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  • Make Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Assemble Bites: Spoon a small amount of red velvet batter into each muffin cup, filling about halfway. Add a dollop of cheesecake mixture on top.
  • Bake and Cool: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are set and the cheesecake topping is slightly firm. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  1. Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all your ingredients, especially cream cheese and butter, are at room temperature for smooth blending.
  2. Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to dense bites. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
  3. Use Quality Food Coloring: Gel food coloring provides vibrant red hues without altering the batter’s texture.
  4. Cool Completely: Let the bites cool entirely before removing from the tin to prevent them from breaking.