Red Velvet Cheese Cake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cheese Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup whole buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 2 (1 ounce) bottles red food coloring; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 (1 ounce) bottles red food coloring
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
fresh mint sprig, for garnish

1
Stir together graham cracker crums, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; press mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2
Beat 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar at medium-low speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add eggs and next 6 ingredients, mixing on low speed just until fully combined. Pour batter into prepared crust.
3
Bake at 325u00b0F for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 300u00b0F (do not open oven door), and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is firm. Run knife along outer edge of cheesecake. Turn oven off. Let cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes. Remove cheesecake from oven; cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Cover and chill 8 hours.
4
Beat 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth. Spread evenly over top of cheesecake. Remove sides of springform pan. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.

2073

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

208

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Cheese Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Red Velvet Cheese Cake

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