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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

This delicious Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake combines rich red velvet, luscious strawberries, and creamy cheesecake, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions or indulging after a long day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to peaks
  • 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended smooth)
For Garnishing
  • Fresh strawberries, halved

Method
 

Preparing the Red Velvet Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir until well blended.
  4. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide the batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Creating the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  2. Fold in the whipped cream until no lumps remain, then add the strawberry puree and fold until fully mixed.
  3. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled red velvet layer, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Finishing Touches
  1. Garnish with halved strawberries and dollops of whipped cream before serving.

Notes

Chilling the cheesecake is crucial for flavor and texture. You can experiment with different fruit purees for variations.