Description
Silky strawberry red velvet cheesecake brings classic elegance to dessert tables with rich crimson layers and creamy textures. Crimson cake meets tangy cream cheese frosting, creating pure indulgence that delights cheesecake fans from first luxurious bite.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (300 grams) diced strawberries, divided
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream, chilled
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream, chilled
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 grams) white granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) white granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 10 chocolate graham crackers, about 1 ½ cups (130 grams) cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
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Instructions
- Meticulously craft the chocolate graham cracker foundation by pulverizing crackers into delicate crumbs, then integrate melted butter until uniformly moistened.
- Press the crumbly mixture firmly into the springform pan, creating an even, compact base that will support the decadent layers above.
- Whisk cream cheese until velvety smooth, progressively incorporating eggs, sugar, mascarpone, and sour cream to develop a luxurious, silky texture.
- Infuse the cheesecake batter with rich cocoa powder and vibrant red food coloring, transforming the mixture into a stunning crimson canvas.
- Carefully position the springform pan within a larger water bath, ensuring gentle, even heat distribution during the baking process.
- Bake the cheesecake until the center achieves a delicate, barely trembling consistency, indicating perfect custard-like doneness.
- After complete cooling, artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices across the cheesecake’s surface, creating a beautiful fruity mosaic.
- Construct a luscious strawberry mousse by delicately blending mascarpone, melted white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and strawberry extract into a harmonious mixture.
- Gently fold diced strawberries and gelatin into the mousse, then incorporate whipped cream to maintain an airy, cloud-like consistency.
- Spread the strawberry mousse evenly over the cheesecake, using a spatula to create a smooth, pristine layer.
- Prepare a decadent strawberry whipped cream by combining cream cheese, white chocolate, sugar, and strawberry extract until impeccably smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff, billowing peaks and fold into the strawberry cream mixture.
- Elegantly pipe the strawberry whipped cream across the mousse layer, creating beautiful, intricate swirls.
- Refrigerate the entire dessert overnight, allowing flavors to meld and textures to set perfectly.
- Before serving, garnish with additional fresh strawberries, transforming the cheesecake into a stunning culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Compact crust crafted from chocolate graham crackers provides a rich, crumbly foundation for this decadent dessert.
- Vibrant red velvet cheesecake layer delivers luxurious texture and dramatic color that transforms ordinary baking into extraordinary culinary art.
- Luscious strawberry mousse creates a light, airy topping that perfectly complements the dense cheesecake base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg