Cheesecake Velvet Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Red Velvet Cupcakes

01 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
02 - 1 tsp white vinegar
03 - ½ cup buttermilk
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 large egg
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - ¼ tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp baking soda
10 - 1 tbsp cocoa powder
11 - 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

→ Cheesecake Filling

12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
13 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Topping

16 - Strawberry glaze (optional)
17 - Fresh strawberries, halved
18 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
19 - ¼ cup powdered sugar
20 - 1 cup heavy cream

# Instructions:

01 - Turn the oven on and heat it to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tray by placing liners in each cup.
02 - Combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat everything together until it's creamy and smooth, then keep it aside.
03 - Mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in one bowl. In another, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Pour in the buttermilk, vinegar, and food color, mixing until blended. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mix until it's just combined.
04 - Spoon the red velvet batter into the liners, filling them partway. Drop a scoop of cheesecake filling into the center of each, then cover with more batter until each cup is three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool off completely before moving on.
06 - Use a mixer to whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick and fluffy peaks hold steady. This will make your topping.
07 - Spoon or pipe the whipped cream onto each cooled cupcake. Make swirls with a piping bag if you want it all fancy.
08 - Pop a strawberry half on each cupcake, and if you'd like, drizzle some strawberry glaze on top to make them shine.

# Notes:

01 - Don't frost the cupcakes until they're fully cool, or the whipped cream will melt right off.
02 - Want sweeter whipped cream? Add more powdered sugar to the mix to fit your taste.

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