⚡ Quick Overview
A show-stopping dessert with a soft red velvet base, silky cheesecake layer, and fresh strawberry topping. Creamy, slightly tangy, and perfect for celebrations 🔥
🛒 Ingredients
Red velvet base:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
Cheesecake layer:
450g cream cheese (softened)
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
Strawberry topping:
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a springform pan.
Make red velvet base:
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. In another, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and food coloring. Combine both and pour into pan. Bake 20–25 minutes (slightly underbaked is fine).
Make cheesecake layer:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix gently.
Pour cheesecake layer over baked red velvet base.
Bake again for 35–45 minutes until center is set.
Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
Mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, let sit 10 minutes.
Top cheesecake with strawberries before serving.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per slice)
Calories: 450 kcal
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 48g
Fat: 26g
💡 Pro Tips
Chill overnight for perfect texture ❄️
Don’t overmix cheesecake batter (prevents cracks) 🔥
Use fresh strawberries for best flavor 🍓
Add whipped cream swirl for bakery look
