Valentine’s Day Heart Cheesecakes: Creamy Mini Heart-Shaped Cheesecakes with a Glossy Red Glaze – Perfect for Romantic Occasions
Valentine’s Day Heart Cheesecakes are creamy, mini heart-shaped cheesecakes topped with a glossy red glaze. These elegant and romantic treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion with your loved one.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including cooling and chilling time)
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Red glaze or red mirror glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: red food coloring (for deeper red glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a mini heart-shaped silicone mold or cupcake pan with liners.
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press about 1 tbsp of the crust mixture into the bottom of each heart mold. Bake for 5 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over the crusts in the molds.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the centers are just set. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, gently remove cheesecakes from molds.
- Spoon or pour red glaze over the tops of the cheesecakes, spreading evenly for a glossy finish.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a silicone mold for easy release and perfect heart shapes.
- Let cheesecakes cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.
- Top with heart-shaped sprinkles or gold leaf for extra elegance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg