Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
Decadent red velvet cheesecake with chocolate crust and a bold raspberry sauce, perfect for a dramatic dessert presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 75 min
- Yield: 12 Servings (One 9-inch cheesecake)
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Red gel food coloring
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust: Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into the base of the pan.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, and coloring. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour batter over crust, bake for 50-55 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill: Cool, refrigerate for 4 hours until set.
- Finish with topping: Drizzle dark chocolate sauce, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For the most vibrant color, use gel food coloring rather than liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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