Description
A rich and creamy Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake that combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with fresh strawberries and a smooth cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and continue to beat until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, cocoa powder, and red food coloring to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix in the sour cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spread the strawberry jam evenly over the top of the cheesecake and arrange the sliced strawberries on top.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add mini chocolate chips to the cheesecake batter before baking.
- Substitute the strawberry jam with raspberry or blueberry jam for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg