Description
This delicious Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, food coloring, and cocoa. Pour mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then let it cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.