Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
Treat yourself and your guests to a show-stopping Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake! This delightful dessert features rich red velvet cake layers, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Ideal for celebrations or cozy evenings at home, this cheesecake is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans. In a large bowl, mix red velvet cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and water as per package instructions until smooth. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and heavy cream; mix until fluffy.
- Slice each cooled cake layer horizontally into two halves. On a serving plate, stack layers with cheesecake filling in between.
- Chill for at least four hours or overnight. Before serving, top with sliced fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg