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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

Bite-size red velvet desserts with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for parties and special occasions.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Red Velvet Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring.
  5. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups with batter, add cheesecake filling, and top with more batter.
  7. Bake 14–16 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  8. Chill, garnish as desired, and serve.

Notes

Chill before serving for best texture.