Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
A vibrant dessert combining rich cheesecake and decadent red velvet cake, topped with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 red velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in another bowl until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cheesecake filling on top of the cooled red velvet cake.
- Top with the freshly sliced strawberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a lump-free filling. Add fresh strawberries right before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg