Red Velvet Cheesecake
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Red Velvet Cheesecake, where rich cream cheese meets the classic charm of red velvet cake. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or special treats, this visually stunning dessert captivates with its vibrant red hue and creamy white filling. Crafted with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this impressive showstopper that promises to wow your guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Sugar (plus ¼ cup for crust)
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted (for crust)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Graham Crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the red velvet layer by mixing the cake mix according to package instructions and pouring it over the baked crust.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla until creamy.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the red velvet layer and bake for about 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven with the door ajar before transferring to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg