Description
Indulge in the decadence of this Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries. This showstopping dessert is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
For the red velvet layer:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the cheesecake layer:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil.
- Prepare the crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Red velvet layer: Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and buttermilk. Pour half over crust.
- Cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Spoon over red velvet layer.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate.
- Prepare topping: Warm strawberry preserves, mix with strawberries, and spoon over cheesecake.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider using homemade red velvet batter.
- This dessert is best made a day ahead for optimal flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
