Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon red food coloring
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– 1 cup whipped cream (for topping, optional)
Instructions
To create these Easy Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites, simply follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the red velvet batter into the lined mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool Bites: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bites to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
9. Fill with Cheesecake: Once the bites have cooled, use a small spoon or piping bag to fill each bite with the cheesecake mixture.
10. Top with Whipped Cream: If desired, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each cheesecake bite.
These steps will help you create incredible treats that everyone will rave about.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 bites
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g