Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake
Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the rich, velvety flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with a dramatic raspberry sauce. This decadent treat is perfect for Halloween parties or any festive occasion, as its striking color and irresistible taste will enchant your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs (for cake)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake filling)
- 1/2 cup raspberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix red velvet cake mix, 2 eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Pour half into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Fold in the remaining egg until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet layer, then spoon the remaining batter on top to create swirls.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly; cool at room temperature.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Drizzle with raspberry sauce before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added texture, fold in chocolate chips or crushed cookies into the batter. - To personalize flavors, try different extracts like almond or peppermint.