– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon red food coloring
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream)
– Optional: additional cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish
Creating your own Easy Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites is simple when following these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin with liners, or grease the tin lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the ingredients until thoroughly blended.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until the mixture is smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to over-mix.
5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
7. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in powdered sugar and beat until creamy. In another bowl, whisk heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, creating a light and fluffy filling.
Once the red velvet bites are completely cool, carefully slice off the tops to create a flat surface and spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture onto each bite.