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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

A decadent dessert combining the rich flavors of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, topped with a homemade strawberry sauce.
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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
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Mixer (handheld or stand)
  • Roasting pan
  • Wire Rack
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and 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 cream cheese mixture. Stir in sour cream.
  4. Pour filling over cooled crust. Place in a water bath (halfway up the sides) in a larger roasting pan.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven; leave in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
  6. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. For the topping: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer. Whisk cornstarch and water; stir into strawberries. Cook until thickened. Cool completely.
  8. Spread cooled strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer red velvet flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder. You can adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of red. Feel free to use different berries for the topping, such as raspberries or blueberries.