Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake blends rich cocoa and creamy cheese in a dessert that whispers Southern charm. Elegant layers promise a delightful experience you’ll savor with each velvety, luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces / 226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Flavoring and Decoration Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 2 (1 ounces / 30 milliliters) bottles of red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 (3 ounces / 85 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker foundation by mixing crumbs with sugar and melted butter, then firmly press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Gradually incorporate eggs into the mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Infuse the batter with cocoa, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and vibrant red food coloring, mixing until completely integrated.
- Pour the crimson-hued batter over the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Initiate baking at 325F for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 300F and continue baking for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes until the center sets firmly.
- Allow the cheesecake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare a luscious cream cheese frosting by blending cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth.
- Generously spread the creamy frosting across the cooled red velvet cheesecake surface.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Wrap springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during baking, creating a perfect water bath technique.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant red color without affecting batter consistency.
- Gently tap pan on counter after pouring batter to remove air bubbles and create a smoother cheesecake surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 265 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg