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Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Berry Topping

The ultimate Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake featuring rich cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and velvety cocoa

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Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Berry Topping
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JUE

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Chef's Essential Tips

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Cooling and Assembly:
Learning proper cooling techniques and elegant presentation methods that showcase both the cheesecake and fresh strawberry topping.
Color Balance Technique:
Achieving the perfect red velvet hue while maintaining flavor balance between cocoa, vanilla, and cream cheese components.
Water Bath Excellence:
Understanding how gentle, moist heat cooking prevents cracking and ensures even, creamy texture throughout the cheesecake.
Smooth Filling Mastery:
Mastering the technique of gradually incorporating ingredients to achieve a completely smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter.
Perfect Crust Formation:
Learning to create an even, compact crust that won't crumble and provides the ideal foundation for the creamy filling above.
Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Berry Topping

The Art of Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Perfection

Perfect Crust Formation:
Learning to create an even, compact crust that won't crumble and provides the ideal foundation for the creamy filling above.
Smooth Filling Mastery:
Mastering the technique of gradually incorporating ingredients to achieve a completely smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter.
Water Bath Excellence:
Understanding how gentle, moist heat cooking prevents cracking and ensures even, creamy texture throughout the cheesecake.
Color Balance Technique:
Achieving the perfect red velvet hue while maintaining flavor balance between cocoa, vanilla, and cream cheese components.
Cooling and Assembly:
Learning proper cooling techniques and elegant presentation methods that showcase both the cheesecake and fresh strawberry topping.
Mastering the Perfect Red Velvet Cheesecake Technique
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for 2-3 hours before mixing to prevent lumps and achieve silky texture
Use hot water in roasting pan and wrap pan in foil to create steam that prevents surface cracking
Choose gel food coloring over liquid for more vibrant color without affecting texture consistency
Cheesecake tastes better after overnight chilling and can be made 2 days in advance for better flavor development
Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Berry Topping

Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Berry Topping

The ultimate Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake featuring rich cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and velvety cocoa. This luxurious dessert combines the tangy cheesecake richness with the classic red velvet elegance, creating an unforgettable indulgent experience that elevates the classic cheesecake to extraordinary heights perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any time you crave the perfect balance of creamy and fruity decadence.

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Prep Time
45 Minutes
Cook Time
75 Minutes
Total Time
8 Hours
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American
Yield
12 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Crust:
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2 cups red velvet cake crumbs
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1/4 cup melted butter
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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32 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons red food coloring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
For the Strawberry Topping:
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2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
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1/4 cup strawberry jam
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For Special Equipment:
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9-inch springform pan
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Electric mixer
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Food processor

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 325°F and wrap springform pan bottom with aluminum foil to prevent water leakage during baking.
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Process red velvet cake into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter and sugar, then press firmly into bottom of prepared pan.
03
Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, gradually add sugar, then incorporate eggs one at a time until just combined.
04
Mix in sour cream, vanilla, food coloring, and cocoa powder until evenly distributed and vibrant red color is achieved.
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Pour cheesecake mixture over crust, smooth top, and place in roasting pan filled halfway with hot water for water bath.
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Bake for 65-75 minutes until center is almost set but still slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
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Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
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Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, then top with macerated strawberries before serving.