Heavenly Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake
Get ready for a dessert thats a feast for the eyes and the palate! This delightful red velvet strawberry cheesecake will leave you craving more!
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup strawberry sauce or glaze
– 1 box red velvet cake mix
– Ingredients as per package instructions usually oil, eggs, and water
– 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. Prepare the red velvet base: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. In a mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix with the oil, eggs, and water as specified on the package. Mix until the batter is smooth.
2. Bake the cake: Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and pour the red velvet batter into it. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
3. Make the cheesecake layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until well blended and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and continue to mix until combined. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and fluffy texture.
4. Assemble the cheesecake: Once the red velvet cake is completely cooled, if desired, slice it into even layers. Place the bottom layer of red velvet on a serving plate and generously spread a portion of the cheesecake mixture over the layer. If you have multiple layers, repeat this process with additional layers of cake and cheesecake mixture.
5. Make the strawberry topping: In a small bowl, mix the sliced fresh strawberries with the strawberry sauce or glaze until the strawberries are well coated.
6. Top the cheesecake: Evenly distribute the strawberry topping over the cheesecake layer, ensuring a beautiful presentation. Add extra whipped cream and fresh strawberries as garnish for an extra special touch.
7. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing it to set perfectly. Slice and enjoy this heavenly red velvet strawberry cheesecake at your next gathering!
Nutritional Information: Approximate values per slice 1/12 of cheesecake:
– Calories: 320
– Total Fat: 20g
– Saturated Fat: 12g
– Cholesterol: 65mg
– Sodium: 240mg
– Total Carbohydrates: 34g
– Dietary Fiber: 1g
– Sugars: 20g
– Protein: 4g
Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Chilling time: 2 hours