Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining rich red velvet cake flavors with creamy cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Cheesecake Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Crust
- 1 prepared Graham cracker crust
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine red velvet cake mix, softened butter, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased springform pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
Cheesecake Mixture
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Assembly
- Once the cake is cooled, remove it from the pan and place it onto the graham cracker crust.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake.
- Top with sliced strawberries and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing. For an extra touch, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers on top before adding strawberries. For a stronger strawberry flavor, puree some strawberries and swirl them into the cream cheese mixture.