Red Velvet Cheesecake
A dreamy dessert that combines cheesecake with red velvet cake flavors, perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth in a large bowl. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Add sour cream, cocoa powder, and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Cool, then refrigerate for at least 240 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending. Use a springform pan for easy removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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