Description
A delightful dessert combining rich red velvet flavors with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- Fresh strawberries (for topping)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Red velvet cake crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in strawberry puree and red food coloring.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until set, then let cool in the oven with the door cracked for about 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and sprinkle red velvet cake crumbs before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother mixture. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, red velvet, strawberry dessert, special occasion dessert, creamy cheesecake