Best Red Velvet Cheesecake Box Cupcakes Recipe By Tasty Recipes

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE

Red Velvet Cheesecake image

Festive and oh, so good, this cheesecake will become a fixture on your Christmas dessert menu. The red velvet filling is spiked with cocoa, topped with cream cheese frosting and baked in a chocolate cookie crumb crust. -Karen Dively, Chapin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

17 chocolate cream Oreo cookies, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, buttermilk, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in food coloring. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 60-70 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost top of cheesecake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT FROSTING

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting image

There's no better way to celebrate being together than with these fun-loving cupcakes. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in food coloring and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk and vinegar. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition., Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Frost cupcakes. , Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.