Red Velvet CHEESECAKE

Recipe Rating:	5 Ratings5
Categories:	Cakes, Other Desserts, Vegetarian
Keyword:	cheesecake
Serves:	8-10
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

CRUST:
2 c	chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c	brown sugar
1/2 c	butter, melted
FILLING:
3 8 oz	pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c	white sugar
4	eggs, separated
3 Tbsp	unsweetened cocoa
1 c	sour cream
1/2 c	buttermilk
1 Tbsp	vanilla extract
1 tsp	white vinegar
2 1 oz	bottles red food coloring
FROSTING:
4 oz	cream cheese, softened
1/2 c	butter, softened
2 c	powered sugar
1 tsp	vanilla extract
	fresh strawberries to garnish (opt.)

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Whitney Froehlich

Well Seasoned

Bellville, TX (pop. 4,097)

Indulgencesbywhitney

Member Since Jul 2012

Whitney's Notes:

Wow! I suprised myself when I made this cheesecake. It's amazing! Words certainly can not describe this scrumptious dessert. I think red velvet cheesecake says it all! I found this recipe on the internet and I made it for a small gathering one afternoon. Not one peice was left! It's very rich and the icing adds extra sweetness. It's all worth eating and then hitting the treadmill.

*The picture is borrowed. I will have my own up very soon.

Directions

For the crust:
mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar together. Add the melted butter and mix well.
Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan.
Evenly press graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10min. then cool slightly.

For the filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Beat with a mixer until well combined.
On low speed, mix in the cocoa, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
Add the eggs, ONE AT A TIME, beating well after each addition.
***Do not over beat, you want as few air bubbles as possible. You can tap the bowl on the counter several times to help get the air bubbles out.***

Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 mins.
Do not open the door while cheesecake is baking.
When time is up do not open the door then. Leave cheesecake in oven to cool down with the oven. About 3 hours.
Cover and chill 3-4hours.

For the frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Spready evenly over top of chilled cheesecake.
Remove sides of springform pan and garnish with strawberries if you would like.

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grace moran cusgirl

Jul 12, 2012

Sounds Awesome!! Thanks!!

Brandi Sustaire ladybug3993

Jul 12, 2012

this sounds heavenly...i will have to make it this weekend!!

Allison Hazell ahazell

Jul 12, 2012

Yes! I saved this on Pinterest. Saw it and thought how great for the holidays!

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JoAnn Martin jmartin50

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Tiffany Hilfiker ChzCakeMama

Dec 16, 2012

I just made this recipe for an my Grandma who wanted me to make one for an event she is attending. I always taste things before i bake them, and when i took a little taste it was very very tart and very very runny, it did not have much of a chocolate flavor. I ended up using 3 tbsp vanilla, 5 tbsp of cocoa, 2 cups of sugar and i also added 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch, and about 3 tbsp powdered sugar. that seemed to help sweeten it a bit and have more of a chocolate flavor. I know Red velvet is supposed to be not as sweet usually, but this was far to tart for my liking. so I spiked it up. Plus it was extremely runny and did not have that nice creamy consistency that cheesecake needs to be. I put the batter in the fridge to set and combine the flavors well. I'll be sure to bring it to room temp before i bake :) I'm looking forward to it :)

Whitney Froehlich Indulgencesbywhitney

Dec 17, 2012

Sorry Tiffany. Thx for trying!

Whitney Froehlich Indulgencesbywhitney

Dec 17, 2012

I follow the recipe to the "T" and my cheesecake always comes out great! However, everybody has different tastes so changing the recipe to your own liking is highly understandable.

Tiffany Hilfiker ChzCakeMama

Dec 17, 2012

Thats ok. It gave me a great base to start with! Just added a little extra to my liking :)

Tiffany Hilfiker ChzCakeMama

Dec 17, 2012

I'm very excited and it looks like it will turn out to be delicious. :) I am going to decorate it with some white candy crystals and shaved white chocolate to look like snow. :)

Whitney Froehlich Indulgencesbywhitney