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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

A decadent dessert combining the rich flavors of red velvet with the creamy sweetness of cheesecake and a vibrant strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
  • 3 8-ounce packages Cream cheese, softened
  • 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring (gel)
  • 0.25 cups Sour cream
Strawberry Topping Ingredients
  • 16 ounces Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 0.25 cups Water

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Roasting pan
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  3. Whisk cocoa powder and red food coloring; add to the cream cheese mixture and beat until combined. Stir in sour cream.
  4. Pour filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan; pour boiling water halfway up the sides. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  5. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in with the door ajar for 1 hour. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. For the topping: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice; simmer. Whisk cornstarch and water; stir into strawberries until thickened. Cool completely.
  7. Spread the cooled strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a no-bake option, omit the baking steps for the crust and filling. Chill the filling thoroughly before topping with strawberries. Consider using a different berry like raspberries or blueberries for variation.