Description
A rich and creamy strawberry red velvet cheesecake with a velvety texture and a hint of cocoa, topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla, cocoa powder, and red food coloring.
- Pour batter over the crust and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother texture.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Adjust food coloring for deeper red color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: strawberry red velvet cheesecake, dessert, homemade cheesecake