Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with the creamy, tangy goodness of cheesecake, topped off with fresh, juicy strawberries. It’s a perfect blend of textures and flavors, and it looks gorgeous on any dessert table! Here’s how you can make this stunning dessert:

Ingredients:

For the Red Velvet Cake Base:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

For the Strawberry Topping:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream (optional):

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Base:

video instructions available below
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