Presented by Cozy Cakes
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 60-70 minutes |
Total Time: Approximately 5 hours | Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients:
For the crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup strawberry puree
1 teaspoon red food colouring
For the topping:
Fresh strawberries
Whipped cream
Red velvet cake crumbs
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
For the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix in eggs one at a time.
Add strawberry puree and red food colouring, blend well.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, spreading evenly.
Bake for 60-70 minutes until set. Let it cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour.
Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours.
Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and red velvet cake crumbs before serving
