Description
Indulge in a slice of love this Valentine’s Day with our irresistible Red Velvet Cheesecake. This elegant dessert features a luscious cream cheese filling layered over a moist red velvet base, creating an unforgettable fusion of flavors and textures. Perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions, this cheesecake is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and water until combined. Pour half into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and remaining eggs; mix until just combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the red velvet batter. Spoon the remaining batter on top and swirl if desired.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven and let cool in the oven for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg