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A delicious plate of Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

A decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake with a smooth, creamy texture and a vibrant red hue, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 307
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 227 g cream cheese softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Chocolate liquid stevia
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 drops natural red food coloring
  • 33 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 120 g sour cream
Optional Chocolate Sauce
  • 85 g sugar-free chocolate chips melted
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Springform Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, salt, food coloring, and sweetener. Blend on medium speed until smooth.
  3. Add in the remaining ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth.
  4. Grease or line a 4-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Wrap the bottom with aluminum foil and place in an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  5. Pour hot water into the dish until halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  6. Pour the cheesecake filling into the springform pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until center is set.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
  8. When ready to serve, combine the melted chocolate and butter, mix until smooth, and drizzle over cheesecake if desired.

Notes

The sugars in the Nutrition Facts are from the natural lactose in cream cheese and sour cream. If you prefer a sweeter cheesecake, adjust the sweetness before adding eggs. Vanilla stevia can be used instead of chocolate stevia.