Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight
Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Crust:
1. 1 ½ cups crushed red velvet cake (or red velvet Oreo cookies)
2. ¼ cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
3. 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
4. ¾ cup granulated sugar
5. 2 large eggs
6. 1 tsp vanilla extract
7. ½ cup sour cream
8. ¼ cup heavy cream
9. 1 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)
For the Strawberry Topping:
10. 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
11. ¼ cup sugar
12. 1 tbsp lemon juice
13. 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Directions:
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Servings: 8 slices
1. Preheat Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Make the Red Velvet Crust:
– In a bowl, mix the crushed red velvet cake or cookies with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
– In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
– Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
– Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, heavy cream, and cornstarch until combined.
4. Assemble the Cheesecake:
– Pour the cheesecake filling over the red velvet crust in the pan.
5. Bake the Cheesecake:
– Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is set.
6. Make the Strawberry Topping:
– In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until strawberries soften.
– Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
7. Cool and Chill:
– Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Serve and Enjoy:
– Once chilled, top the cheesecake with the strawberry topping.
– Slice and serve this indulgent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake to impress your guests or treat yourself to a delightful dessert!”
