Description
A rich and visually stunning dessert combining a creamy strawberry filling with classic red velvet cake, topped with a caramelized sugar layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups red velvet cake crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix the red velvet cake crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into a greased 9-inch pan to create the crust.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour this mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until set.
- Once baked, let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar evenly on top of the cheesecake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar for a crispy topping.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is softened well to avoid lumps. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, dessert, strawberries, special occasion