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Bloody Red Velvet Cheesecake

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A dramatic dessert featuring spongy red velvet cheesecake topped with raspberry ‘blood’ for a spooky Halloween treat.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups red velvet cake mix
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raspberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup edible eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix red velvet cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
  4. Fold the red velvet mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Pour into a greased cheesecake pan and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool, then drizzle with raspberry sauce.
  7. Decorate with optional toppings and chill in the fridge before serving.

Notes

For a more dramatic effect, use a thicker raspberry sauce and let it drip down the sides of the cheesecake.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg