Red Velvet Cheesecake
A creamy, vibrant dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet and cheesecake for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 320 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar together until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in your springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool for about an hour at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours.
Notes
For a firmer crust, bake the crust for 10 minutes before adding the cheesecake filling. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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