Description
Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Layer:
2 large eggs
½ cup (120ml) sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 (8 oz / 226g) blocks cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
For the Strawberry Glaze:
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, chopped
For the Decoration:
Whipped cream
Optional: blueberries or other berries
Fresh strawberries
For the Red Velvet Cake Layers:
1 large egg
¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
2 tsp red gel food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Make the Red Velvet Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool completely before removing them from the pans.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer:
Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
Pour the cheesecake batter into a greased and parchment-lined 8-inch (20cm) springform pan.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Make the Strawberry Glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries release their juices.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the strawberries and cook until the glaze thickens. Let cool.
4. Assemble the Cake:
Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread a thin layer of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting (optional) and carefully place the chilled cheesecake layer on top.
Add the second red velvet cake layer on top of the cheesecake.
Spread the cooled strawberry glaze over the top.
Enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake!
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