Description
Indulge in this stunning Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, featuring a rich and creamy filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, beautifully topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations or a special dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to fully set.
- Prepare the Strawberry Topping: Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let it sit for 30 minutes to macerate.
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Serve: Once the cheesecake is set, top with macerated strawberries and dollops of whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg