Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake — the-magic-of-one-pot-meals

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A gorgeously vibrant red velvet cheesecake atop a chocolate cookie crust with vivid raspberry sauce.

L3jaj

Created by

L3jaj

Last updated on Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:01:37 GMT

A slice of red velvet cheesecake with chocolate drizzle
This show-stopping red velvet cheesecake brings dramatic flair to the dessert table with its deep color and playful raspberry sauce.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • Red gel coloring
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Topping

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup raspberry sauce

Instructions

Preheat

Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare pan.

Crust

Combine crumbs and butter; press into pan.

Filling

Beat ingredients smooth; add eggs; add vanilla.

Bake

Pour over crust and bake 50–55 minutes.

Chill

Cool completely; refrigerate 4+ hours.

Serve

Finish with sauces; slice and serve.

Pro Tips

  • Use toothpick for blood-drip pattern
  • Cherry compote alternative
  • Pairs with coffee or red wine

Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake — the-magic-of-one-pot-meals

A gorgeously vibrant red velvet cheesecake atop a chocolate cookie crust with vivid raspberry sauce.

Prep Time25 minutes
Cooking Duration55 minutes
Overall Time80 minutes

Created by: L3jaj

Recipe Type: Desserts

Skill Level: Moderate

Cuisine: American

Final Quantity: 12 Portion Size

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian-Friendly

What You'll Need

Crust

  1. 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  2. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  1. 24 oz cream cheese
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  4. Red gel coloring
  5. 3 eggs
  6. 1 tsp vanilla

Topping

  1. 1/2 cup dark chocolate sauce
  2. 1/2 cup raspberry sauce

How-To Steps

Step 01

Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare pan.

Step 02

Combine crumbs and butter; press into pan.

Step 03

Beat ingredients smooth; add eggs; add vanilla.

Step 04

Pour over crust and bake 50–55 minutes.

Step 05

Cool completely; refrigerate 4+ hours.

Step 06

Finish with sauces; slice and serve.

Extra Tips

  1. Use toothpick for blood-drip pattern
  2. Cherry compote alternative
  3. Pairs with coffee or red wine

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Fats: 29 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Proteins: 6 g