Description
Indulgent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake promises a luxurious dessert experience that blends rich cocoa and creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberry notes. Sweet layers of crimson cake and silky filling will transport sensory memories to a delightful culinary paradise you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Fruit Topping:
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh strawberries, sliced
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Craft the vibrant red velvet foundation by blending cocoa-infused dry ingredients with liquid elements, creating a velvety crimson batter.
- Carefully transfer the scarlet mixture into a meticulously prepared springform pan, ensuring an even surface.
- Partially bake the cake layer until it sets but maintains a tender texture, allowing residual heat to complete the cooking process during cheesecake assembly.
- Allow the ruby-hued base to cool and stabilize, preparing for the luxurious cheesecake layer that will crown this decadent dessert.
- The initial cake layer serves as a rich, dramatically colored platform that will provide depth and dramatic visual contrast to the upcoming creamy filling.
- Ensure the red velvet base is uniform and smooth, with no excess moisture that might compromise the structural integrity of the final dessert.
- The partially baked cake should exhibit a slight firmness while retaining a delicate, yielding interior that will seamlessly integrate with the subsequent cheesecake components.
- Let the crimson foundation rest and settle, creating an ideal canvas for the forthcoming velvety cream cheese topping that will elevate this indulgent treat.
Notes
- Experiment with natural red coloring like beetroot juice or pomegranate powder for a healthier alternative to artificial food coloring.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more even cake and cheesecake batter without lumps.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurements.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce sugar by 25% and add extra vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg