Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe 🍰

 

Ingredients:  

- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs  

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted  

- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened  

- 1 cup granulated sugar  

- 1 cup sour cream  

- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder  

- 2 tablespoons red food coloring  

- 4 large eggs  

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced  

- 1/4 cup strawberry jam (for topping)  

Directions:  

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch

springform pan and line the bottom with parchment

paper.  

2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs

and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture

firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the

crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.  

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and

sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream,

cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract,

mixing until well blended.  

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after

each addition until just combined. Gently fold in 1 cup of

sliced strawberries.  

5. Pour the batter over the cooled crust in the pan. Bake

for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still

slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake

cool inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.  

6. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4

hours or overnight. Before serving, top with the remaining

sliced strawberries and drizzle with strawberry jam.  

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 60 minutes | Total

Time: 80 minutes  

Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 8  

Tips:  

- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese

and Greek yogurt for the sour cream.  

- Add chocolate shavings or white chocolate drizzle on

top for extra flavor and presentation.  

- Experiment with fresh raspberries instead of

strawberries for a tart twist on the classic recipe.