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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

A delightful dessert that combines rich red velvet cake with velvety cheesecake and fresh strawberries, creating an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
  • 1 cup whipped cream (optional)

Method
 

Prepare the Red Velvet Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cheesecake
  1. Once the red velvet cake has cooled, pour the cheesecake filling over the top.
  2. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 30-35 minutes. The center should be slightly jiggly but set.
  3. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour.
Chill and Serve
  1. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Just before serving, top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in your filling. Timing is essential; keep an eye on your cakes to prevent overbaking, as it can lead to cracks. Don’t skip the chilling step—it allows the flavors to marry beautifully!