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Red Velvet Cheesecake


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  • Author: Lina Judi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Description

This decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert with a rich, velvety texture and a hint of cocoa, layered with creamy cheesecake and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions!


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 (1 oz) bottles of red food coloring
  • 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cocoa, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla, and vinegar. Add food coloring, beating until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 300°F, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes more, or until center is set. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, beat 3 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread on top of cheesecake.

Notes

For easier slicing, chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Add a touch of whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra special presentation.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes