Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake. A velvety smooth cream cheese filling with a hint of cocoa sits atop a chocolate graham cracker crust, topped with a fluffy whipped cream – a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake:

24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

For the Topping:

1½ cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
Cream cheese frosting (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased pan and bake.
Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar. Pour over crust.
Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes until set. Cool in the oven.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Make the Topping: Whip cream and sugar until stiff. Spread on cheesecake.
Decorate: Optionally, add cream cheese frosting or sprinkles.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.