Description
Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake combines the velvety texture of red velvet cake with rich and creamy cheesecake. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, this dessert is perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (or as needed for a vibrant red color)
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract, food coloring, buttermilk, and vinegar. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, sour cream, eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in flour and mix until smooth.
- Once the red velvet cake has cooled, pour cheesecake filling over the cake in the springform pan. Smooth with a spatula. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then cool completely at room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by vanilla extract and heavy cream. Adjust consistency with more cream if needed.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Garnish with red and green sprinkles, mint leaves, or berries for a festive look. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Use high-quality red food coloring for the best color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg