Here’s a show-stopping dessert recipe for Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake — a luscious cheesecake layered on red velvet cake with a sweet strawberry topping.
🍓❤️ Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
🛒 Ingredients (9-inch springform pan)
Red Velvet Cake Base
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Red Velvet Cake Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and red food coloring.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Spread evenly in springform pan and bake 15–20 minutes (partially baked, not fully done).
2️⃣ Make Cheesecake Layer
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream or heavy cream until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the partially baked red velvet layer.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until the center is almost set (it may jiggle slightly).
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
4️⃣ Prepare Strawberry Topping
- Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- Let macerate 15–20 minutes before topping the chilled cheesecake.
5️⃣ Serve
- Release sides of springform pan.
- Spoon strawberry topping over cheesecake before slicing.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Crust alternative: Press crushed graham crackers or Oreo crumbs on the bottom before the cake layer for added crunch.
- Chocolate twist: Drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over the strawberries.
- Mini cheesecakes: Make in muffin tins for individual servings.
- Make ahead: Cheesecake tastes even better after chilling overnight.
If you want, I can provide a “restaurant-style” Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake recipe with a thick, moist red velvet base, ultra-creamy cheesecake, and a glossy strawberry glaze that looks as stunning as it tastes.