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a deep red velvet cheesecake with a swirl of cream cheese frosting on top, one slice cut showing the bright red interior, on a white cake stand, wide horizontal composition, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Red Velvet Cheesecake

A vivid red velvet cheesecake featuring a hint of cocoa and crowned with a cream cheese swirl.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and press the cookie crumbs into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in the cocoa powder and red food coloring until evenly colored.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time on low speed.
  5. Pour over the crust and bake for 60 to 65 minutes until set.
  6. Cool, chill at least 4 hours, then top with cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

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