Description
A delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, topped with a fresh strawberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (sliced, plus whole for garnish)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a springform pan (9-inch).
- Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix well.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
- Pour into pan and bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Pour over cooled red velvet cake layer.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40–45 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until smooth.
- Add strawberries and cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy.
- Stir in lemon juice, then let cool.
- Spread strawberry topping evenly over chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with whole strawberries.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake layer.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg