RED VELVET CHEESECAKE
Festive and oh, so good, this cheesecake will become a fixture on your Christmas dessert menu. The red velvet filling is spiked with cocoa, topped with cream cheese frosting and baked in a chocolate cookie crumb crust. -Karen Dively, Chapin, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, buttermilk, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in food coloring. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 60-70 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost top of cheesecake. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Arshad Rajpoot
arshad-r@hotmail.frThis is the best red velvet cheesecake I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
Audrina Hernandez
audrina52@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is a showstopper. It's so impressive and delicious.
Rebecca Akua
akua.r@gmail.comI've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so happy with how it turned out.
md Mahin
md53@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible.
M Tahir younas M Tahir younas
younas-m@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect dessert for my upcoming party.
Jessica Gold
jessica-gold@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. It's like eating a cloud.
Flauela Xhafa
xf89@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses fresh raspberries. They add a delicious tartness to the cheesecake.
ML Shakiul hasan
hm@hotmail.frThis cheesecake is so beautiful and festive. It's perfect for any special occasion.
fanninotfound
fanninotfound@yahoo.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Axam Bilal
bilal_axam81@yahoo.comI made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Umer Jafar
jafar_umer@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cheesecake again.
Ana Masere
masere.ana21@gmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of red velvet cake. But I'm so glad I did! This cheesecake is amazing.
Daisy Ramos
daisy87@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's definitely a special occasion dessert.
Nicholas Morse
n_m37@hotmail.frI love the combination of red velvet and cheesecake. This recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
RT Ramem
r14@yahoo.comThis was my first time making a red velvet cheesecake and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cheesecake turned out beautifully.
Xafin Gamer
gamer_xafin34@hotmail.comI've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. The flavor is amazing and the texture is so creamy.
Asante Yeboah Israel
asante.y@aol.comThis red velvet cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.