{"id":8676,"date":"2017-10-11T20:25:55","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T20:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=103229"},"modified":"2017-10-11T20:31:07","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T20:31:07","slug":"red-velvet-chocolate-chip-cheesecake-cupcake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/red-velvet-chocolate-chip-cheesecake-cupcake-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A super yummy twist on red velvet cupcakes. Read on to get food blogger Dorothy Kernan of\u00a0Crazy for Crust’s<\/a>\u00a0red velvet chocolate chip cheesecake cupcake recipe for your next holiday gathering!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcake Recipe<\/h2>\n

One of my favorite things about the holidays is that everyone thinks about dessert. Dessert is my favorite part of the meal, so of course I love the time of year where dessert is the star. Halloween is the candy holiday, Thanksgiving is the pie holiday, and Christmas is for cookies!<\/p>\n

Yes, you think, but where does a red velvet chocolate chip cheesecake cupcake recipe come in? Well, did you know that in the south, red velvet is a traditional holiday dessert? The rich red color of the cake reminds me of Santa\u2019s sleigh, so it\u2019s not surprising. And while yes, Thanksgiving is a pie holiday and Christmas is traditionally the cookie and candy day, I think it\u2019s always an important part of the meal to have a show-stopping dessert.<\/p>\n

When I make desserts for our Thanksgiving potluck, I make pies, of course. But, I always include a dessert that\u2019s something a bit different, like a cake roll, cheesecake, or cupcake. Same goes for Christmas: cookies rule the day of, but at our big Christmas Eve meal there is always a dessert star. That\u2019s where these red velvet chocolate chip cheesecake cupcake recipe comes in.<\/p>\n

Holiday Traditions<\/h3>\n

Red velvet chocolate cupcake cheesecake cupcakes are exactly what they sound like: the combination of two favorite desserts. Red velvet cupcakes meet mini chocolate chip cheesecakes in this delicious mashup of flavor.<\/p>\n

First, the red velvet cupcake is the perfect traditional recipe, complete with buttermilk and vinegar. Then comes the cheesecake layer, which goes so well with the slight tang from the cupcake. On top of it all is an easy chocolate cream cheese frosting everyone loves. Oh, and did I mention the chocolate chips? Don\u2019t forget those!<\/p>\n

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The secret to a good cupcake isn\u2019t just the ingredients, but it\u2019s the pan you cook them in, too. A good pan ensures even baking and produces the perfect result every time. I used my Baker\u2019s Secret muffin pan<\/a> for baking the cupcakes and the cookie sheet for storing them in the refrigerator while they cooled. One set is all you need!<\/p>\n

Tips for Cheesecake Cupcake Making Success<\/h3>\n
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  1. Be sure to let all your cheesecake ingredients come to room temperature for best success. You don\u2019t want a lumpy cheesecake. Room temperature ingredients (even eggs) makes that much easier.<\/li>\n
  2. Only fill the liners half full of the cupcake batter so you don\u2019t get any overflow.<\/li>\n
  3. Don\u2019t skip the chilling. The cheesecake needs to set for several hours before you can frost and serve them.<\/li>\n
  4. The chocolate cream cheese frosting can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before trying to frosting the cupcakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Wether you\u2019re making these cupcakes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even a birthday, you know they\u2019re going to be well received. These might require a little bit of work and a few bowls. However, that\u2019s what cooking from scratch is all about.<\/p>\n

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    Ingredients<\/h3>\n

    Cupcakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n