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Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake. With a chocolate cookie crust and a creamy red velvet filling, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or any time you’re craving something sweet and luxurious.

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos without filling)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

For the red velvet cheesecake:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring

For the topping (optional):

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • white chocolate curls or red velvet cake crumbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan, wrapping the outside in foil.
  2. Make the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, press into the pan, and set aside.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake the cheesecake: Place the pan in a water bath, bake for 55–65 minutes, cool in the oven, then chill for at least 4 hours.
  5. Make the topping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, spread on top of the cheesecake, and garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for a deeper red hue.
  • For clean slices, warm your knife and wipe between cuts.

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