36Oreo cookies, crushed finely using a food processor or by hand
1/2cupbutter, melted
2Tablespoonsgranulated white sugar
Cheesecake:
3(8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2cupsgranulated white sugar
4large eggs, lightly beaten
3Tablespoonunsweetened cocoa
1cupsour cream
1/2cupbuttermilk
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1teaspoondistilled white vinegar
2ouncesred food coloring, (two 1-ounce bottles)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
4ouncescream cheese
1/4cupbutter, at room temperature
2cupspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Edible Blood:
4parts corn syrup to 1 part water
red food coloring
blue food coloring
cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a regular sized cupcake pan with paper liners.
For the crust. Combine Oreo cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press 1 Tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each liner. I used a Tablespoon measuring spoon and pressed it down with the spoon.
For the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar at medium-low speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add eggs, cocoa, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring and mix until just combined. Using a cupcake scooper, fill each tin about 3/4 of the way full. You should get between 30-36 cheesecakes depending on the size of your pans. Mine two pans were a little different in size.
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until centers are set. Cool cheesecakes in the pan, cover, then chill in the fridge overnight (or at least 8 hours). I chilled mine in the cupcake pan. Cheesecake is better as it chills longer. I remove the paper liners before topping with frosting.
For the edible blood: Mix 4 parts corn syrup to 1 part water. Add red food coloring until desired color is reached. Add a drop of blue food coloring to give it an authentic color. Add cornstarch until desired thickness is reached.
For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Spread or pipe a thin layer of frosting on top before serving. Drizzle edible blood if desired and garnish with the meat cleavers. Serve cold and keep stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
This cheesecake is really rich and the frosting on top makes it even richer. I don't mind it being rich but you can use a thin layer of frosting on top or leave it off completely. Source: Slightly adapted from RecipeGirl. I made them mini cheesecakes and used a little more cream cheese in the frosting.