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Ingredients
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- 1 cup Oreo crumbs
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (to achieve desired pink color)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Valentine sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake pan with liners.
- Pulse Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter.
- Divide Oreo mixture among liners, pressing down firmly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate red food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Spoon cheesecake batter into each liner.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, allowing centers to jiggle.
- Cool in pan then refrigerate until set.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
Do not overbake; centers should remain slightly jiggly.
Use quality food coloring for vibrant color without flavor change.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 130
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 40