Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
🍓🎂 A stunning combination of rich red velvet, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberries — this Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a showstopper! Perfect for any special occasion or when you want to indulge in something truly decadent. ❤️✨
Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Cake Crust:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp white vinegar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Strawberry Topping:
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ Mixing Dry Ingredients: 2 minutes
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring, mixing well.
⏱️ Mixing Time: 4 minutes
Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vinegar.
⏱️ Batter Mixing Time: 5 minutes
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
⏱️ Baking Time: 30 minutes
While the cake cools, prepare the cheesecake filling. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, eggs one at a time, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ Filling Prep Time: 7 minutes
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled red velvet cake layer. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55–60 minutes, or until the center is almost set (it will firm up as it cools).
⏱️ Cheesecake Baking Time: 60 minutes
Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
⏱️ Cooling & Chilling Time: 5 hours
For the strawberry topping, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for 20 minutes to release juices.
⏱️ Topping Prep Time: 20 minutes
Before serving, top the cheesecake with the macerated strawberries. Slice and enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness! 🍓❤️
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes | Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 10 slices
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