Description
A festive and delicious Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake that everyone will love, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and continue to beat until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the sour cream, buttermilk, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vinegar, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
- Alternatively, you can swirl in some cream cheese frosting on top before serving for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg