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Red Velvet Cheesecake

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake That Will Steal Hearts

This Red Velvet Cheesecake combines rich cheesecake with a vibrant red velvet cake, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 16 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • cups Oreos Crushed.
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For Cheesecake.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract For Cheesecake.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan and an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, and salt).
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the sour cream, oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and red food coloring.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  6. For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the crushed Oreos and remaining filling ingredients.
  7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled cake layers and smooth it out.
  8. Bake the cheesecake in a water bath at 300°F (150°C) for 90 minutes, then cool gradually inside the oven.
  9. Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight to let it set.
  10. For the ganache, heat the cream and pour it over the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
  11. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and let it set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and baking. Use a water bath to maintain moisture while baking.

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