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Close-up of Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake featuring rich layers and dramatic black syrup design.
Callie Brooks

Vampire Bite Red Velvet Cheesecake

This dramatic Halloween cheesecake blends rich red velvet flavor with spooky bite mark decorations. Silky, creamy, and deeply cocoa-infused — it’s the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween dessert table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
  • as needed whipped cream, for topping
  • as needed raspberry sauce or red gel icing, for decoration

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • oven
  • refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  3. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until smooth and evenly colored.
  4. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  5. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Top with whipped cream and decorate with raspberry sauce or red gel icing to create vampire bite marks.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1020IUCalcium: 95mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best results. Use a straw to make vampire 'bite marks' and drizzle raspberry sauce for realistic blood drips. For a darker crust, substitute chocolate cookie crumbs. Avoid overbaking — center should still jiggle slightly when done.

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