Red Velvet Cheesecake Duffin Recipe

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 360°F. Place the frozen pastry on a parchment-paper-lined baking tray and allow it to thaw for 10-15 minutes.
2. Once the pastry is pliable, place the pasty over the muffin cup and push the center inward to the bottom.
3. Return the cup or muffin tin to a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 20-22 minutes. Let cool thoroughly before proceeding.
4. A small hole will form within the center of the duffin. Fill the inside with whipped cream cheese frosting, and then fill with red velvet frosting.
5. Top with whipped cream cheese frosting.
6. Decorate with Valentine's Day themed sprinkles.
7. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.

Red Velvet Frosting

1. Gather the bowl for your mixer. Place the slice of red velvet cake into the bowl (the cake can be store-bought).
2. Add 8 oz of cream cheese to the bowl and mix together on medium to high speed. Add sugar to taste (optional). Mix thoroughly.
3. Transfer red velvet frosting into a piping bag to decorate pastry.

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Gather the bowl of your stand mixer and add heavy cream. Beat until stiff peaks form. If using a stand mixer, transfer the whipped cream to another bowl and set aside.
2. In a second large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine softened cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar, corn starch (if using), and vanilla extract. Beat until well-mixed and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula as needed.
3. Use a spatula to fold whipped cream and yogurt into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
4. Transfer whipped cream cheese in piping bag when finished.