Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, 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

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, 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

1
Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar; press mixture into bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
2
Beat 3 packages of cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar at medium-low speed for 1 minute.
3
Add eggs and next 6 ingredients, mixing on low speed just until fully combined.
4
Pour batter into prepared crust.
5
Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is firm.
6
Run a knife along outer edge of cheesecake.
7
Turn oven off.
8
Let the cheesecake stand in oven for 30 minutes.
9
Remove cheesecake from oven; cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
10
Cover and chill 8 hours.
11
Beat 3 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter at medium speed until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla beating until smooth.
12
Spread evenly over top of chilled cheesecake.
13
Remove sides of springform pan.

1728

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

Yes, Red Velvet Cheesecake 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 Cheesecake

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