Description
A spooky and delicious Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake that combines the rich flavors of red velvet with a fun Halloween twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred for intensity)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam (warmed slightly)
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix crushed Oreos, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined. Mix in sour cream, eggs (one at a time), vanilla, flour, salt, and food coloring until batter is velvety red. Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Place the pan in a larger roasting pan. Fill roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath method to prevent cracks). Bake for 55–65 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour. Remove from oven, let cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, drizzle warmed raspberry jam on top for a glossy “blood” effect. Pipe or drizzle chocolate syrup in a spiderweb or dripping pattern. Slice and serve — each piece looks like a vampire’s midnight treat!
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Gel food coloring provides a more vibrant color than liquid food coloring.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg