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red velvet cheesecake

This delightful Red Velvet Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake. A stunning dessert perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan to create an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
  • In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sour cream, mixing until well incorporated.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until the mixture is a uniform red color.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling onto the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients for the red velvet layer: melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and flour until smooth.
  • Spoon the red velvet batter in small dollops on top of the cheesecake layer without mixing.
  • Use a knife or skewer to swirl the red velvet batter into the cheesecake for a marbled effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 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 slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
You can add more or less red food coloring depending on your desired color intensity.