Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe: An Indulgent Holiday Delight
An indulgent holiday dessert perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in cocoa powder, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured springform pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before removing from pan.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling and spread it over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.
- Decorate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg