Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake with a fruity twist in this Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time!
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed red velvet cake crumbs (from baked and cooled cake or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
Topping:
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or sauce
- Whipped cream and extra strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Mix red velvet cake crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and flour. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Finish: Spoon strawberry preserves over the top before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries.
Notes
- Use a water bath while baking to prevent cracking.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Alternative crust: Use crushed red velvet cookies or sandwich cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
