Mini Red Velvet Oreo (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Oreo Layer

01 - 12 Oreo cookies
02 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
03 - 1 egg, room temperature
04 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
05 - 1/2 cup white sugar
06 - 3 tablespoons regular flour
07 - 1/2 cup cocoa powder
08 - A pinch of salt

→ Velvety Red Cheesecake

09 - 8 oz soft cream cheese
10 - 8 oz thawed Cool Whip
11 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
12 - Chocolate shavings for topping
13 - Red food coloring gel
14 - 1 room temperature egg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
16 - 1/4 cup room temperature sour cream
17 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cupcake liners in a tin and set aside.
02 - Mix together cocoa, flour, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
03 - Whisk together egg and sugar in a larger bowl until lighter in color, about 2 minutes. Pour in melted butter and vanilla.
04 - Pour the dry mixture into the wet one. Mix until smooth.
05 - Divide batter into the cupcake liners. Spread flat with a spoon. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
06 - When cool, press an Oreo cookie into the center of each cup. Reduce oven heat to 325°F (165°C).
07 - Soften cream cheese and beat in sugar until fluffy. Blend in sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix in cocoa and a bit of red gel coloring. Scrape sides with a spatula to make sure it’s all smooth.
08 - Spoon the cheesecake mixture into liners, covering the Oreo layer. Tap the pan lightly to smooth the top.
09 - Put in the oven for 15-18 minutes. Once edges are set but the middle wiggles just a bit, cool them down on the counter. Then chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
10 - Pipe Cool Whip on top with a frosting bag and sprinkle each cheesecake with chocolate curls.

# Notes:

01 - Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to three days.