Description
A rich and creamy red velvet cheesecake with a smooth texture and a hint of cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, buttermilk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: red velvet cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert