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strawberry red velvet cheesecake
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake with Balsamic Swirl is a visually stunning and delicious dessert, elevating the classic red velvet flavor with a creamy cheesecake filling and a vibrant balsamic strawberry swirl.
Ingredients
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- 200 g (7 oz) Graham Cracker Crumbs, for the crust
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Powdered Sugar, for the crust
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Melted, for the crust
- 600 g (21 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened, for the filling
- 150 g (3/4 cup) Granulated Sugar, for the filling
- 120 g (1/2 cup) Sour Cream, for the filling
- 3 Large Eggs, for the filling
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract, for the filling
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Beetroot Powder, for color
- 150 g (2/3 cup) Strawberry Purée, for flavor
- 30 g (1/4 cup) All-Purpose Flour, optional stabilizer
- 200 g (1 cup) Fresh Strawberries, Diced, for the swirl
- 50 g (1/4 cup) Granulated Sugar, for the swirl
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Aged Balsamic Vinegar, for the swirl
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Lemon Juice, for the swirl
- Fresh Whole Strawberries, Halved, for garnish
- Cocoa Powder, for dusting
- Mint Leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crumbs, sugar, and butter; press into pan and bake 10 minutes.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add Color & Flavor: Blend in beetroot powder and strawberry purée; add flour if desired.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
- Prepare Balsamic Swirl: Simmer strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice until thickened.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour half batter, swirl in reduction, top with remaining batter.
- Bake & Cool: Bake 45-50 minutes; cool slowly in oven.
- Chill & Serve: Chill at least 4 hours; remove from pan and serve.
Notes
For a crack-free cheesecake, avoid overmixing and sudden temperature changes. A slow cooling process is key.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg