Red Velvet Cheesecake

Red Velvet Cake originated in the Victorian era and was known as a luxurious dessert due to the high cost of ingredients like cocoa and red food coloring.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Red Velvet Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix
• 2 package Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• 2 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour Cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped Cream
• 1 tablespoon Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the red velvet batter in the springform pan.
8. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
11. Remove the sides of the springform pan and let the cheesecake cool completely.
12. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
13. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top of the cooled cheesecake.
14. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
15. Serve chilled with whipped cream and sprinkles on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.