Description
A delicious Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake combining the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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- For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup strawberry preserves
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the red velvet cake layer by mixing dry ingredients in a bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour into the pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour over the cooled cake layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- Top with sliced strawberries and strawberry preserves. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Dessert