Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
Overview
A luxurious dessert combining the classic flavors of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries.
Time
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 50 minutes
Chilling: 3 hours minimum
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Filling
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1 cup red velvet cake mix
1/2 cup melted butter
For the Base and Topping
1 graham cracker crust
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Blend in vanilla extract and milk until fully combined
Prepare Red Velvet Mixture:
In a separate bowl, combine red velvet cake mix with melted butter until you have a smooth batter
Assembly:
Pour half of the red velvet mixture into the graham cracker crust, spreading evenly
Layer the cream cheese mixture on top
Drizzle remaining red velvet mixture over the cream cheese layer
Use a knife to create a marbled effect by gently swirling the layers together
Baking and Cooling:
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set
Allow to cool completely at room temperature
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours
Serving:
Top with fresh strawberry halves
Garnish with whipped cream
Serve chilled
Nutritional Information
Per slice:
Calories: 320
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Tips for Success
Ensure cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps
Don’t overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracks
Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation
Check doneness by gently shaking the pan – the center should be slightly jiggly
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