Description
These Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! They’re nestled on a delicious edible cookie dough base, with a hidden surprise of an Oreo cookie in the middle. Topped with a decadent chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and crushed Oreos, these bite-sized delights are sure to be a hit at any celebration!
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Crust:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2-3 tablespoons milk
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
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12 whole Oreos
Red Velvet Cheesecake:
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1 and 1/2 (8-ounce) packages (12 oz) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 and 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Red gel food coloring
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2 large eggs, room temperature
Chocolate Ganache:
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1 cup dark chocolate chips
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1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping:
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1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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4 Oreos, filling removed and crushed
Instructions
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Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
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Baking the Flour: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the flour evenly and bake for 5 minutes. Let it cool, then turn the oven down to 325°F.
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For the Edible Cookie Dough: Beat butter and both sugars in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes). Add vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix in milk one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
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For the Cookie Dough Crust: Scoop out 24 one-tablespoon portions of dough and place them in the cupcake liners. Use a measuring cup to press dough into an even layer. Press an Oreo into the center of each dough base and refrigerate.
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For the Red Velvet Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch, beating until combined. Add sour cream, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth and thoroughly colored. Add eggs one at a time, beating until just combined.
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Fill each cupcake liner with ¼ cup cheesecake batter. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
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Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are puffed and look dry. Let cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
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For the Ganache: Microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Spoon ganache over the cheesecakes and refrigerate until set.
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For the Topping: Whip chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form (3-4 minutes). Pipe on top of the cheesecakes and decorate with crushed Oreos and mini cookie dough balls.
Notes
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Be sure to bake the flour to make the cookie dough safe to eat.
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Refrigeration is key for setting the cheesecakes and ganache properly.