Description
A stunning Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake that blends the richness of red velvet cake with the creamy delight of cheesecake, topped with a luscious strawberry mousse and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree
- 1 tsp strawberry extract
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth.
- Add sour cream, sugar, and strawberry extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add eggs, beating after each addition.
- Fold in fresh strawberry puree and dissolved gelatin.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the cooled red velvet cake and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 60 minutes.
- For the mousse, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Mix mascarpone, condensed milk, and strawberry puree, then fold in whipped cream.
- Spread mousse over cooled cheesecake and refrigerate overnight.
- For the whipped topping, beat cream cheese and melted white chocolate.
- Add sugar and strawberry extract, then gradually pour in heavy cream, whipping to stiff peaks.
- Pipe whipped cream over cheesecake and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best texture. Use a water bath while baking the cheesecake layer to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, layered cake