Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
⭐ Layers:
Red Velvet Cake Base
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
Whipped Cream or Cream Cheese Frosting
Fresh Strawberries or Strawberry Sauce (optional topping)
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cake Layer:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1/2 tsp vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries (patted dry) or 1/3 cup strawberry puree
Frosting (Optional but Recommended):
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2–2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional):
Fresh strawberries (halved)
Strawberry sauce or preserves
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Red Velvet Cake Layer
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring.
In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Add egg and vinegar.
Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to the sugar mixture. Mix until smooth.
Pour into pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely. Leave in the pan.
Step 2: Make the Strawberry Cheesecake
Lower oven temp to 325°F (160°C).
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
Gently fold in chopped strawberries or puree.
Pour over the cooled red velvet layer (still in the springform pan).
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it cool for 1 hour inside.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 3: Frosting and Finish
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Spread or pipe frosting on top of the chilled cheesecake.
Garnish with fresh strawberries or drizzle with strawberry sauce.