Red Velvet Cheesecake
This Red Velvet Cheesecake combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake for a delicious dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Springform pan
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix plus ingredients called for on box
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix as directed on the box and pour it into a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the baked red velvet cake.
- Bake for an additional 60 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cheesecake. Chill before serving.
Notes
Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving for best results.