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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

A festive cheesecake bringing together the rich flavours of red velvet and creamy cheesecake, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Red velvet cake crumbs Or red velvet cookies, crumbled
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted To bind the crumbs
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 packs Cream cheese, full-fat block At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp Red food coloring Gel food coloring recommended
  • 1 cup Sour cream For creaminess

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Prepare the crust by mixing red velvet cake crumbs with melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Add sugar and beat until combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool slowly inside for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled, optionally garnishing with whipped cream or fresh berries.

Notes

This cheesecake can be made in advance. For the best results, chill overnight before serving.