Description

This Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is an irresistible dessert made with a soft red velvet cake base, topped with a creamy strawberry-speckled cheesecake, and finished with a glossy layer of fresh strawberries. It’s elegant, decadent, and perfect for holidays, date nights, or whenever you want to serve something memorable. The textures—from velvety cake to rich cheesecake—combined with the sweet-tart freshness of strawberries make every bite absolutely divine. Prepare it the day before, and you’ll have a beautiful, stress-free dessert ready to impress.

Ingredients

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1. Red Velvet Cake Base:

1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
½ tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring

2. Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:

24 oz cream cheese (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

3. Strawberry Topping:

1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
¼ cup strawberry jam
1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, egg, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring. Combine with dry ingredients and pour into the pan.
Bake the cake base for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
Reduce oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in diced strawberries.
Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled cake base. Place springform pan in a roasting pan and fill halfway with hot water.
Bake for 50–60 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour. Chill in fridge at least 6 hours or overnight.
Arrange strawberries on top. Warm jam with lemon juice and brush over berries.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth cheesecake layer.
A water bath is highly recommended to prevent cracking.
Make the day before for best flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12
Calories: 430
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 105mg