Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
This Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe combines two beloved desserts into one stunning creation.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, and cocoa powder together.
- Combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and food coloring.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into greased springform pan.
- Bake red velvet base for 25 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over baked base.
- Bake for 45 minutes until center sets.
- Cool completely before removing from pan.
- Top with fresh sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing
- Don't overmix cheesecake batter to prevent cracks
- Cool gradually to avoid sudden temperature changes
- Chill overnight for best flavor development
- Pat strawberries dry before adding as topping