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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

A decadent dessert featuring a red velvet cake crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and a glossy fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for Valentine's Day or special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups red velvet cake crumbs or crushed cookies
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar optional
Cheesecake Filling
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened to room temp
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup sour cream room temp
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs room temp
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Strawberry Topping
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries halved
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Springform pan (9-inch)
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Roasting pan (for water bath)
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom tightly in aluminum foil.
  2. Mix red velvet crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour. Mix until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter over the crust. Place springform pan in a large roasting pan and fill roasting pan with boiling water halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
  6. Bake for 60-75 minutes until edges are set but center wobbles slightly.
  7. Turn off oven and open door slightly. Let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour, then remove and chill in fridge for 6+ hours.
  8. For topping, cook 1/3 of strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until soft. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Toss with remaining fresh strawberries.
  9. Top chilled cheesecake with strawberry mixture before serving.

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumps.