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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

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This Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake combines rich red velvet cake with creamy strawberry filling, making it perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Can be replaced with a sugar substitute.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil Melted butter can also be used.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Substitute with milk + vinegar if needed.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring Gel dye offers more intensity.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese Forms the creamy base of the cheesecake filling.
  • 0.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries Pureed for flavor.
For Topping
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries for topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients until smooth. Combine and pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. For the filling, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in pureed strawberries. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.
  4. Remove the cooled cake from the pan, place on a serving plate, and spread the cheesecake filling over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream if desired. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow ingredients like eggs and buttermilk to come to room temperature. Chill the cheesecake for at least four hours for best results.

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