Description
Indulge in the luxurious blend of red velvet and strawberry with this tantalizing Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake. Creamy and rich, with a vibrant red hue and a sweet strawberry topping, this dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, without filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the red velvet cheesecake:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the strawberry topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare crust: Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool.
- Make cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, cocoa powder, buttermilk, vanilla, and red food coloring. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Let cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Prepare topping: Cook strawberries, preserves, and lemon juice until syrupy. Cool and spoon over chilled cheesecake.
Notes
- Use a water bath to reduce cracking.
- Top can be made in advance.
- Cheesecake can be frozen without topping.
