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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake for the Sweet Tooth

This Easy Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake combines rich red velvet and creamy cheesecake for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix Can substitute with chocolate cake mix for variation.
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Unsweetened applesauce can be used as a lower-fat substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Must be softened for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Can reduce for a less sweet taste.
  • 1 cup Strawberries Can use raspberries or blueberries for variation.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • cake pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Fold in chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Spread the cream cheese and strawberry mixture evenly over the cooled cake layer.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cheesecake can be made ahead and chilled for best flavor. Substitute fruits as desired for unique variations.

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