Description
A rich and creamy red velvet cheesecake with a chocolate crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla, red food coloring, and flour until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Decorate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: red velvet cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, red velvet