Description
Indulgent red velvet strawberry cheesecake promises a luxurious dessert experience that marries rich chocolate undertones with creamy strawberry essence. Sweet layers of crimson cake and smooth cream cheese create an irresistible finale you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend with granulated sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand-like texture.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until ultra-smooth and creamy, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, mixing thoroughly until the consistency becomes silky and uniform.
- Whip heavy cream until it develops sturdy, defined peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the light, airy texture.
- Introduce cocoa powder and red food coloring, stirring gently to create a vibrant, rich red velvet hue throughout the mixture.
- Distribute half of the cream cheese blend evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Scatter fresh chopped strawberries across the initial cream cheese layer for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the strawberries, ensuring complete coverage.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow complete setting and flavor development.
Notes
- Crust Tip: Crush graham crackers finely to create a uniform, compact base that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Cream Cheese Technique: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing that creates a silky texture.
- Color Control: Add red food coloring gradually to achieve the desired vibrant red velvet hue without altering the cheesecake’s delicate flavor.
- Strawberry Distribution: Slice strawberries evenly and spread them in a single layer to ensure each bite has a balanced fruit-to-cheesecake ratio.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg