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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

If you love cheesecake and red velvet cake, this dessert will make you smile. The Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe is rich, creamy, and full of sweet strawberry flavor. It’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just a lovely treat at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Base:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red food color

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz 2 packs cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

Prepare the Red Velvet Base

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Grease your springform pan and set it aside.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl, mix oil, sugar, egg, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red color. Combine both mixtures.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let it cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until soft and creamy. Add sugar, vanilla, and eggs one by one. Beat gently until smooth. Add sour cream and mix again.
  • Pour this cheesecake mixture on top of the cooled red velvet base.

Bake the Cheesecake

  • Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the center is almost set.
  • Turn off the oven, and let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour. Then, take it out and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Strawberry Topping

  • In a small saucepan, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook on low heat for 5–6 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Let it cool completely before topping the cheesecake.

Assemble and Serve

  • Once the cheesecake is chilled, spread the strawberry topping evenly on top.
  • Decorate with extra fresh strawberries if you like.
  • Slice and serve your beautiful Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake.

Notes

  • Always use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture.
  • Don’t overmix the cheesecake batter to avoid cracks.
  • Let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven before chilling.
  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and look.
  • Chill overnight for the perfect creamy texture.
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