Description
A stunning fusion of a chocolatey red velvet crust and a creamy New York-style cheesecake, topped with a vibrant, homemade strawberry glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham crumbs, cocoa, red coloring, and melted butter; press firmly into pan and bake for 10 mins.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, followed by vanilla extract.
- Fold in sour cream gently with a spatula.
- Wrap pan in foil, place in water bath, and bake for 50-60 mins until edges are set.
- Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 6+ hours.
- Simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened; cool completely.
- Pour strawberry glaze over the chilled cheesecake and slice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American