Mini Valentine Cheesecakes with Oreo Crust and Pink Color Recipe
These Mini Valentine Cheesecakes are a delightful and festive treat perfect for celebrating love. Featuring a creamy, smooth cheesecake filling tinted with neon red food coloring atop a buttery Oreo crumb crust, these bite-sized desserts are easy to make and wonderfully charming. Finished with optional whipped cream and Valentine sprinkles, they’re ideal for parties, gifts, or a special dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Oreo Crumbs (about 10–11 Oreos)
- 2 1/2 tbsp Butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Red Food Coloring (to desired pink color)
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped Cream
- Valentine Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Make the Crust: Using a food processor, pulse about 10-11 Oreo cookies until they become fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the mixture is thoroughly combined and resembles wet sand.
- Form the Crusts: Evenly distribute the Oreo crumb mixture among the cupcake liners. Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of each liner to create a solid crust base.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract. Then blend until fully incorporated.
- Add Color: Mix in red food coloring gradually until you reach a neon pink color that is vibrant and festive.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheesecake filling evenly into each cupcake liner over the Oreo crusts.
- Bake: Bake the cheesecakes in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. The centers should still be slightly jiggly when done; this ensures a creamy texture. Remove the pan from the oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan.
- Chill: Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate the cheesecakes until they are fully firm, about 2-3 hours.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, optionally top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and Valentine-themed sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for the smoothest batter and best texture.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly to keep the cheesecakes creamy.
- For a deeper red color, add food coloring gradually, as a little goes a long way.
- These cheesecakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- You can substitute Oreo cookies with other chocolate sandwich cookies if desired.
Keywords: Valentine, mini cheesecakes, Oreo crust, cream cheese, pink cheesecake, festive dessert, holiday dessert, bite-sized cheesecake
