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Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake

Irresistible Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake : A Spooky Halloween Showstopper


  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 1 cheesecake (8–10 slices)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake is a spooky showstopper for Halloween! With an Oreo crust, rich red velvet cheesecake, and creepy raspberry “blood” drips, it’s hauntingly delicious and irresistibly dramatic.


Ingredients

For the Oreo Crust: 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted For the Red Velvet Cheesecake: 2 cups (480g) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred) 1/4 teaspoon salt For the Raspberry “Blood” Sauce: 1 cup (120g) fresh or frozen raspberries 1/3 cup (67g) sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water


Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Crush the Oreos into crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool. Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, buttermilk, cocoa, red food coloring, and salt. Pour over crust. Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake Wrap the pan with foil or use a water bath. Bake for 55–65 minutes. Turn off oven and leave inside with door ajar for 1 hour. Chill in fridge for 4 hours or overnight. Step 4: Make Raspberry Sauce Simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thick. Strain to remove seeds and cool. Step 5: Decorate Use a toothpick to poke holes and drizzle raspberry sauce to mimic vampire bites. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for bold color without altering texture. Avoid overmixing once eggs are added to prevent cracking. Always bake in a water bath for even cooking. Chill completely before slicing or decorating. Store cheesecake without sauce in freezer, and add sauce after thawing for best presentation.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake, Halloween Cheesecake, Spooky Cheesecake, Red Velvet Halloween Dessert, Gothic Cheesecake