Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
This Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe combines two beloved desserts perfectly. Rich cream cheese meets classic red velvet flavors beautifully.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F temperature setting.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter completely.
- Press mixture into springform pan bottom firmly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar gradually while mixing continuously.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix cocoa powder with food coloring thoroughly.
- Blend cocoa mixture into cream cheese batter.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour batter over prepared crust evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes until center sets.
- Cool completely before removing from pan.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoothness.
- Don't overmix to prevent cracks forming.
- Water bath prevents cheesecake from cracking.
- Cool gradually to avoid sudden temperature changes.
- Chill overnight for best texture results.