Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
This layered dessert combines rich red velvet crumbs with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries. Topped with whipped cream, it’s perfect for holidays or any special celebration.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups red velvet cake crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a bowl, mix red velvet cake crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to create the crust.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Stir in chopped strawberries and vanilla extract.
Pour the mixture over the crust in the prepared pan.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
Spread whipped cream over the cooled cheesecake.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Release from springform pan, slice, and serve with extra strawberries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Make ahead the night before for best flavor and texture.
Garnish with chocolate shavings, strawberry slices, or whole berries for a showstopping finish.
For storage, cheesecake (without topping) can be frozen up to 1 month.
Red velvet cake crumbs can be from homemade or store-bought cake.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/red-velvet-strawberry-cheesecake/
