This Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a stunning layered dessert that combines a rich red velvet cake base with a creamy cheesecake filling and a sweet strawberry topping. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress with both taste and presentation.
Author:Katie
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:85 minutes
Total Time:6 hours including chilling
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
Whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Stir in buttermilk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and vinegar. Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
Grease a 9-inch springform pan and pour in red velvet batter. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until creamy.
Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled red velvet base. Bake at 325°F for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour. Then cool at room temperature.
Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Spread strawberry pie filling over chilled cheesecake. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for best texture.
Make sure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking.
Refrigerate overnight for easier slicing and better flavor.