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Decadent Valentine’s Red Velvet Cheesecake Domes

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A rich and creamy fusion dessert combining velvety red velvet cake with a smooth cheesecake center, perfect for date night or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 ¼ cups (160 g), sifted
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tbsp (15 g), Dutch-processed recommended
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Baking soda – ½ tsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200 g)
  • Unsalted butter – 6 tbsp (85 g), softened
  • Large eggs – 2, room temperature
  • Buttermilk – ¾ cup (180 ml), room temperature (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar)
  • Red food coloring – 2 tbsp
  • Pure vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • White vinegar – 1 tsp
  • Cream cheese – 8 oz (225 g), softened
  • Granulated sugar – ⅓ cup (65 g)
  • Large egg – 1, room temperature
  • Pure vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 2 tbsp (30 ml)
  • Optional garnishes: white chocolate shavings, fresh raspberries or strawberries, edible rose petals

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease silicone dome molds or muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Prepare cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream until fully combined.
  7. Fill molds by spooning about 1 tablespoon of red velvet batter into each mold, then 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling on top. Cover with another tablespoon of red velvet batter, smoothing the top gently.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake dome (not the filling) comes out clean. Cheesecake filling should be set but creamy.
  9. Remove from oven and let domes cool in molds for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Chill domes in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up cheesecake center before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Chill domes well to set cheesecake filling and prevent cracking. Oven temperature may vary; use an oven thermometer for best results. If batter is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen. For gluten-free option, substitute almond flour. Vegan adaptations include flax eggs, vegan cream cheese, coconut oil, and plant-based milk.

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