Description
A dramatic and decadent Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy red velvet filling, and a spooky “blood” sauce topping. Perfect for Halloween parties, themed gatherings, or anytime you want a dessert that doubles as a centerpiece.
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 18–20 cookies, crushed finely)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling
24 ounces cream cheese (room temperature, three 8-ounce blocks)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons red food coloring gel (adjust for intensity)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the “Vampire Bite” Sauce
1 cup raspberry preserves or cherry preserves
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
For Decoration
Whipped cream (optional)
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
Make the Filling
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla.
Blend in cocoa and flour. Add food coloring until vibrant red.
Assemble and Bake
Pour filling over cooled crust. Smooth top.
Place springform pan in a roasting pan, add 1 inch hot water.
Bake 55–65 minutes until edges set but center jiggles slightly.
Turn off oven, crack door, and let rest 1 hour.
Chill
Remove from oven and water bath. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
Make the Sauce
Heat preserves with water until smooth.
Add cornstarch slurry if thicker sauce is desired. Cool fully.
Decorate
Pipe two “bite marks” with sauce, letting it drip like blood.
Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Always use a water bath to prevent cracks.
Use gel food coloring for a bold red without thinning the batter.
Cheesecake must be fully chilled before slicing
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
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