Name: Smooth and Creamy Red Velvet Cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: PT-491630H59M58S
Ingredients: 24 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1–2 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 5 tbsp butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

Description

This Smooth and Creamy Red Velvet Cheesecake is rich, velvety, and perfectly balanced with a classic cocoa flavor and a silky cream cheese filling. It’s beginner-friendly, made with simple pantry ingredients, and ideal for holidays, gatherings, or a cozy dessert night.

Ingredients

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24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1–2 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
5 tbsp butter, melted
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare the crust by mixing cookie crumbs and melted butter, pressing into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time gently.
Add cocoa powder, flour, and red food coloring until smooth. Pour over cooled crust and bake 55–65 minutes until center slightly jiggles. Cool gradually and chill before serving.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 1 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: 10 slices