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Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

This Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is a delightful blend of rich flavors with a creamy cheesecake layer and topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Cake Base
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

Bake That Red Velvet Layer
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until fully combined.
  4. Gradually mix your dry ingredients into the wet. Blend until smooth. (Pro tip: Don't overmix—let's not channel the Hulk here.)
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean.
  6. Once done, let it cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer.
Craft That Creamy Filling
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Carefully fold this into the cream cheese mixture. (This is where the magic happens!)
  4. Spread the mixture over the cooled red velvet cake and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Patience is a virtue—especially when dessert is on the line.
Bring on the Berries
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 15 minutes so they can release their juices and become all syrupy goodness.
  2. Before serving, generously spoon the sweetened strawberries over the cheesecake. Your masterpiece is ready!

Notes

Don’t worry if your layers aren’t perfect. Nature has a way of making things beautifully imperfect! If you can’t find buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Voilà, homemade buttermilk! Consider adding a layer of chocolate ganache for an even more ludicrous indulgence.