Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
A rich and decadent dessert combining the deep flavor of red velvet cake with the sweetness of strawberries in a creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake Base:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed (about 8-10 strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For Topping:
- Fresh strawberries halved
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the red velvet cake: Combine dry ingredients, whisk wet ingredients, mix until combined, pour into pan, bake 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the strawberry cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix in pureed strawberries, whip cream and fold in.
- Assemble: Spread cheesecake filling over cooled cake, chill for 4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and optional whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and fresh strawberries.