Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake: Easy Indulgence for the Holidays
This Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake is a scrumptious blend of rich chocolate and velvety cream cheese, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups red velvet cake mix
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to package instructions.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Combine the cake batter and cream cheese mixture, then pour into a greased springform pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and top the chilled cheesecake with it.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor.
- Use gel food coloring for a richer red color if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg