Description
Experience the bliss of Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, where velvety cheesecake meets sweet, juicy strawberries atop a moist red velvet base. This stunning dessert is perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home. Its vibrant color and creamy texture are sure to impress guests and make any occasion special. Easy to prepare, this showstopper will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Water
- 16 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (cold)
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Pour into a greased round cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before removing from the pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy; add vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Place cooled red velvet base on a platter; spread cheesecake filling on top and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, arrange sliced strawberries on top and drizzle with strawberry sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding crushed raspberries or a splash of almond extract. Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing; scrape sides of the bowl often.