Description
Delightful Red Velvet Cheesecake Mini Pies combine rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake in a perfect petite dessert. Sweet indulgence meets elegant charm, promising pure bliss with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Finishing Ingredients:
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Combine crushed chocolate wafer cookies with melted butter to create a uniform mixture.
- Press approximately 1 tablespoon of cookie mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup, creating an even crust foundation.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and granulated sugar until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and red food coloring, mixing until reaching the desired vibrant red hue.
- Gradually add eggs, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure complete integration.
- Fold in unsweetened cocoa, baking mix, and milk, stirring until the mixture becomes completely smooth with no lumps.
- Distribute the filling evenly across the prepared crusts, filling each muffin cup approximately 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers appear just set and slightly firm.
- Remove from oven and allow mini pies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer pies to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve a firm, chilled texture.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Decorate the chilled mini pies by piping or dolloping whipped cream on top.
- Finish by garnishing with delicate chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling and prevent cracking during baking.
- Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter after filling to release any air bubbles and create a uniform texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute chocolate wafer cookies with gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour-based crust.
- Adjust food coloring gradually to achieve the perfect vibrant red velvet color without affecting the taste of the mini pies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg