Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake, where the moist richness of red velvet cake meets a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling. This stunning dessert is not only a visual showstopper with its vibrant color but also a delicious treat that will make your holiday gatherings unforgettable. Perfect for family dinners or as a festive surprise for yourself, each bite promises a symphony of flavors that captures the spirit of the season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy; add sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers. Spread half of the cheesecake filling on one layer and stack the second layer on top. Top with remaining cheesecake filling.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg