Description
Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake combines the classic rich, creamy cheesecake with the bold flavor and vibrant color of red velvet cake. This spooky dessert is topped with raspberry ‘blood’ drips, perfect for Halloween parties and chilling treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or sauce (for ‘blood’)
- Optional: fresh raspberries or edible decorations
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
- Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and sour cream. Mix until fully combined.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set.
- Cool: Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add ‘blood’ drip: Warm raspberry jam slightly, then drizzle over chilled cheesecake for vampire bite effect.
- Decorate and serve: Garnish with fresh raspberries or edible Halloween decorations if desired.
Notes
For best results, let cheesecake chill overnight. Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red without altering texture. Raspberry jam adds delicious tartness and spooky look.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Halloween, Cheesecake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: vampire bite cheesecake, red velvet cheesecake, halloween cheesecake, spooky cheesecake, halloween dessert