Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake delight recipe

The Best Red velvet strawberry cheesecake delight recipe from scratch - a creamy Red Velvet cake is baked at the bottom, and topped with a classic Cheesecake layer and then it's topped with a strawberry and a whipped cream topping. Decorated with fresh strawberries, and served like a royalty!

In this strawberry red velvet cheesecake recipe, I haven't used any gelatin, neither do you have to make a strawberry mousse layer.

In my recipe for Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake, especially for the strawberry topping - I have simply used fresh strawberry preserve and fresh strawberries.

Gracefully garnished it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream and that it!

What does Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake delight taste like?

Well, I have often find things that are mysterious quite exciting. And, the name red velvet is pretty mysterious. What is it? Is it a vanilla cake? or a chocolate cake? What? But over time I have had a lot of fun figuring out the flavors of red velvet.

1. The Tanginess 🧀

The tanginess comes from the cream cheese and sour cream in the cheesecake layer. It helps cuts through the sweetness adding more complexity to the flavor.

2. The Sweetness 🍰

Now this one is pretty obvious, right. It has to be sweet. There's sugar, there are strawberries, there's the creaminess of whipped cream and so much more.

3. The Bitterness 🍫

You can sense a subtle bitterness from the cocoa powder in the cake. Basically, it enhances the chocolate undertones and balances the sweetness of the strawberry red velvet cheesecake.

4. Fruity Freshness 🍓

The fresh strawberries brings a burst of fresh flavors to the cheesecake. It brings an acidic freshness that beautifully contrasts with the creaminess and the richness of this cheesecake.

5. Rich Creaminess 🧈

The cream cheese and the sour cream brings in a smooth buttery texture to the cheesecake, adding a tone of buttery creaminess that binds all the flavor together.

In this red velvet strawberry cheesecake delight recipe you don't need much preparation time, neither do you need more refrigeration time.

You make this luscious Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake with three basic steps:

1. First You make a decadent Red Velvet Cake Layer.
2. Next, you prepare a cheesecake layer.
3. And, finally you prepare the strawberry topping.

Ingredients:

For the Red Velvet Cake Layer:

1. All Purpose flour - is the best when it comes to a baking these strawberry red velvet cheesecake. I haven't tried it with cake flour, wheat flour, or bread flour or gluten free flour so I cannot comment on that. If you try, do let me know.
2. Granulated Sugar - is the best when making this. Don't go for anything else.
3. Baking Powder - helps the cake rise.
4. Baking Soda - works with white vinegar to leaven the cake.
5. unsweetened cocoa powder - note that this is baking cocoa found in the baking aisle.
6. salt - enhances the flavor and richness of this cheesecake.
7. eggs - provides moisture and structure to our strawberry red velvet cheesecake. Always use room temperature eggs because they whip to a higher volume adding more softness and tenderness to your cake.
8. buttermilk - reacts with the baking soda and vinegar to create the "velvet" crumbs.
9. vegetable oil - coats the flour preventing gluten development and keeps the cake tender. Also ensures your strawberry red velvet cheesecake doesn't dries out when refrigerated.
10. vanilla extract - adds an aromatic depth, a subtle sweetness, and complements the cocoa powder.
11. white vinegar - use distilled white vinegar.
12. red food coloring - Use gel food coloring.

For the Cheesecake Layer:

1. cream cheese - softened to room temperature. Go for full fat cream cheese. I haven't tried it with low fat cream cheese. If you try, let me know how it went in the comments section below.
2. granulated sugar - to add sweetness to the cheesecake layer.
3. eggs - to add structure and depth of flavor
4. vanilla extract - adds that subtle sweetness and enhances the aroma
5. sour cream - the tanginess of sour cream compliments the richness of cream cheese, and the sweetness of red velvet cake. It balances the layers making sure the cake isn't overly sweet and is luscious and creamy on the inside.

For the Strawberry Topping:

1. fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2. strawberry preserves
3. water

For Decoration:

1. Whipped cream
2. More fresh strawberries

How to Make strawberry red velvet cheesecake Philadelphia?

Well, first it says everything about it in the title - Philadelphia. Don't make this luscious strawberry red velvet cheesecake if you haven't got the best Philadelphia cream cheese.

Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature.

Step 1: Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layer:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan, set it aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
4. Now combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

1. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream.
5. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled red velvet layer in the same pan.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
7. Allow it to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

Step 3: Make the Strawberry Topping:

In a saucepan over low heat, simmer the strawberry preserves, lemon juice, and water (if needed) until smooth.

Let it cool slightly, then mix in the fresh strawberries.

Step 4: Assemble and Decorate

Once the cake has cooled down completely, spoon the strawberry topping over your cheesecake layer.

Pipe whipped cream around the edges for decoration and top with more fresh strawberries.

How to Store this?

Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake should be stored in the fridge to get the best taste and flavor. However there are a few things you have to keep in mind.

1. Wrap the cheesecake tightly using a plastic wrap. This will prevent exposed areas from drying out.
2. Also add another layer of foil on the plastic wrap to save the flavor and the fragrance of your cheesecake.
3. Give it an hour to cool down before transfering to the fridge.