Description
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Mini Pies are the perfect balance of rich, creamy cheesecake and the iconic red velvet flavor. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a decadent swirl of red velvet cake batter, these mini pies are as stunning as they are delicious. Ideal for special occasions or just a sweet treat to enjoy at home!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon (if using), and melted butter. Mix until combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a muffin tin lined with paper cupcake liners. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool.
- Make the red velvet layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar and egg until smooth. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry and mix until smooth.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, eggs, and sour cream, and beat until combined.
- Assemble the pies: Spoon a small amount of red velvet batter on top of each cooled crust (about 1 tablespoon). Then, carefully spoon the cheesecake batter over the red velvet batter (about 2 tablespoons). Swirl the two batters together with a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the mini pies at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes or until the cheesecake filling is set. Let them cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it with regular milk and a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Make sure the cheesecake filling is smooth and free of lumps before baking.
- These mini pies can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Mini Pies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red velvet cheesecake, mini pies, red velvet, cheesecake dessert, mini red velvet pies, baked mini pies