Description
Red velvet strawberry cheesecake brings luxurious layers of velvety crimson cake and creamy strawberry-infused filling to dessert lovers’ dreams. Rich chocolate undertones and fresh berry notes create an irresistible indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
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Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Fruit and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ⅓ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the springform pan by lightly greasing and lining with parchment paper, then position the oven rack in the center and warm to 350F (175C).
- Create the red velvet cake base by thoroughly combining the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder – in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate vessel, whisk together the wet components: oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and vibrant red food coloring until smooth and uniform.
- Delicately incorporate the dry mixture into the liquid ingredients, folding gently to maintain a light texture and prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the crimson batter into the prepared springform pan, spreading evenly to ensure consistent depth.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, watching for a slightly set surface that remains slightly underbaked, as it will continue cooking during the cheesecake phase.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the red velvet layer to cool and settle, creating a sturdy foundation for the upcoming cheesecake layer.
Notes
- Achieve a vibrant red color by using gel food coloring instead of liquid, which provides more intense pigmentation without thinning the batter.
- Prevent cracking in the cheesecake by placing a water bath around the springform pan during baking, ensuring even and gentle heat distribution.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a hint of orange zest to the batter, which complements the strawberry and chocolate notes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg