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 cup Chocolate Graham Cracker Crumbs; 1/4 cups Butter, Melted; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 24 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1-1/2 cup Sugar; 4 whole Eggs, Beaten; 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa; 1 cup Sour Cream; 1/2 cups Whole Buttermilk; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon White Vinegar; 2 ounces, fluid Red Food Coloring; _____; FOR THE TOPPING:; 3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1/4 cups Butter, Softened; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup Chocolate Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/4 cups Butter, Melted
1 Tablespoon Sugar
24 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1-1/2 cup Sugar
4 whole Eggs, Beaten
3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa
1 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cups Whole Buttermilk
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon White Vinegar
2 ounces, fluid Red Food Coloring
_____
FOR THE TOPPING:
3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1/4 cups Butter, Softened
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1
STIR together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 teaspoon sugar; press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2
BEAT cream cheese and sugar at medium-low speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add eggs, cocoa, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla, white vinegar, and food coloring, mixing on low speed just until fully combined. Pour batter into prepared crust.
3
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. Run a knife along outer edge of cheesecake. Turn oven off. Let cheesecake stand in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove cheesecake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
4
Topping:
5
BEAT cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth. Spread evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Remove the sides of the springform pan. Cut into 16 slices.

1837

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

123

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup Chocolate Graham Cracker Crumbs, 1/4 cups Butter, Melted, 1 Tablespoon Sugar, 24 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, 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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