How to Make Red Velvet Cheesecake (5 Steps)

You'll never believe how easy this red velvet cheesecake is to make. This rich cake will be the hit of any dinner. The deep red color adds elegance to any gathering, and the cheesecake looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint or chocolate shavings, and your cheesecake will look picture perfect.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker or chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3 tsp brown or granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 32 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 oz red food coloring
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 9 inch springform pan
  • Mixer
  • Bowl

Instructions

  1. Turn oven on to 325 degrees. Mix crushed cookie crumbs and brown sugar together. Melt 1/4 cup butter and add to the mixture. Spread over the bottom of the springform pan.

  2. Put 24 oz of cream cheese in a bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups sugar. Set your mixer to medium-low and mix sugar and cream cheese until smooth, about 1 minute.

  3. Add eggs one at a time while continuing to mix. Add cocoa, sour cream and buttermilk. Add 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract. Add red food coloring and vinegar. Mix on medium-low until all ingredients are blended thoroughly.

  4. Pour mixture into springform pan. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Once cheesecake is cool, put it in the fridge overnight.

  5. Mix 1/3 cup softened butter and 8 oz cream cheese for the topping just before you are ready to serve the cake. Use the medium setting on your mixer. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing it in thoroughly. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix. Spread mixture over the top of the cheesecake, and serve.

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