Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake: The Indulgent Holiday Delight
A rich and festive cheesecake perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups red velvet cake mix
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and whipped cream until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder and melted butter.
- Gradually add this mixture to the cake batter and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cheesecake pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, top with crushed candy canes.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake