Description
Stunning layered dessert combining red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry topping. This decadent red velvet strawberry cheesecake creates bakery-quality results with dramatic red and white marbled layers perfect for special celebrations.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or chocolate wafers)
- 6 tablespoon butter, melted
Cheesecake & Cake Layers:
- 32 oz cream cheese, full fat, room temperature
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients called for)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
2. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and cool while preparing the filling.
4. Prepare red velvet cake batter and bake half of it in a separate pan until done.
5. Cool completely and cut into small cubes for folding into the cheesecake.
6. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy with no lumps.
7. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and creamy.
8. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
9. Fold in vanilla, sour cream, and half of the red velvet cake cubes.
10. Pour filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
11. Drop remaining cake cubes on top and swirl with a knife.
12. Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan and pour hot water halfway up the sides.
13. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
14. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
15. Top with fresh strawberries and brush with strawberry preserves for a glossy finish before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
For cleaner slices, wipe your knife clean between each cut.
Make ahead a day in advance for best texture and flavor.
If desired, add a dollop of whipped cream on each slice when serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 135g
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 385mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg