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a red velvet cheesecake on a white cake stand in a wide horizontal shot, deep crimson layer with white cream cheese swirl on top, one slice cut, on a festive table with greenery, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Red Velvet Cheesecake

A remarkable red velvet cheesecake featuring some cocoa and cream cheese frosting swirls.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press the cookie crust into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in the cocoa, red food coloring, and vanilla until the batter is deep red.
  4. Pour over the crust and bake 60-65 minutes until just set.
  5. Cool slowly in the oven with the door cracked.
  6. Chill at least 6 hours, then swirl cream cheese frosting over the top before serving.

Notes

Gel food coloring gives the richest red without thinning the batter.