Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe: Indulge in a Festive Delight
Indulge in a rich and festive dessert with this Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 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, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased springform pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cheesecake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Serve with fresh berries for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg