Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so I wanted to quickly share this Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe with you love birds out there! It’s pretty doggone decadent and so creamy, as any good cheesecake should be. This may not be like any other cheesecake recipe you’ve tried before because this one tastes so much like the Southern classic cake thanks to the buttermilk, a little cocoa powder, and a bit of white vinegar! It’s honestly the best of both worlds and I’m sure if you make this for your lover you will be shown so much appreciation!
I had been boggling my mind for a few days trying to figure out what to make for a Valentine’s Day post. I asked my Twitter followers and received a suggestion for red velvet cupcakes from one person and cheesecake from another. So I decided to combine the two flavors for a perfect V-Day concoction. I actually did some recipe research and found the perfect recipe to adapt, so thank you to Recipe Girl for her fabulous Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe. I didn’t veer too far away from her recipe at all, I just made a few changes.
How to make this Red Velvet Cheesecake Extra Special!
I was really wanting to top the cheesecake with chocolate covered strawberries, but decided against it because my aunt is allergic to strawberries and she loves desserts and I wanted to make sure she was able to indulge in this Red Velvet Cheesecake so I only used one strawberry in the center of the cheesecake for decoration. So, I totally suggest dipping some strawberries into some melted milk or dark chocolate then topping the whipped cream with the chocolate covered strawberries!
Oh, and about this fresh whipped cream! Please do NOT skip making your own whipped cream. The stuff in the can or the tub does not taste the same and the ingredients really aren’t good for you. It’s really not hard to make fresh whipped cream, you just want to ensure that your bowl, preferably stainless steel, is ice cold as well as the beaters or whisk that you will use are ice cold as well. All of this will ensure that your whipped cream will form perfect peaks! I bet you will have a hard time piping the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake once you taste it! I literally wanted to eat the whipped cream with a spoon because it was THAT good.
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Plans for Valentine’s Day?
What plans do you have for Valentine’s Day? I want to hear all about them. Do you usually go out to eat or stay in and whip up a gourmet meal with your loved one? Or are you just like me and dateless? Raise your hand up high if you will be enjoying a nice evening in enjoying your own company! Nope, I am not ashamed to be by myself for another Valentine’s Day. I’m just expecting for my future husband to make the day exceptionally special whenever he decides to enter my life. (HELLO, any day now! *taps fingers on table* LOL) Valentine’s Day discussions can be a sore topic for many, including myself occasionally, but I wanted to make sure I could help all of the lovebirds out there impress their loved ones and show them how much they care for them…even though I do hope you all show them every other day throughout the year as well!
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- 20 organic chocolate sandwich cookies finely crushed
- 5 tablespoons grass-fed butter melted
- 3-8 ounce packages cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups organic cane sugar
- 4 organic free-range brown eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup organic buttermilk
- 1 cup organic sour cream
- 1 teaspoon organic distilled white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring preferably no-taste red gel food coloring
- 2/3 cup organic heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup organic powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
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Preheat oven to 325℉. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the finely crushed organic chocolate sandwich cookies with the melted butter. Line a 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper only at the bottom. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300℉. Grab a roasting pan large enough to hold the springform pan and set it to the side.
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Beat the softened cream cheese and cane sugar in an electric mixer at medium-low speed for 1 minute. Add the lightly beaten eggs and the remaining cheesecake ingredients, mixing the mixture on low speed until fully combined. You do not want to over-mix the cheesecake batter.
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Take 2 sheets of heavy-duty foil and layer them on top of each other, then place the springform pan in the middle of the pieces of foil and wrap the pieces of foil around the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
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Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust and gently tap the pan onto the countertop to release any trapped air bubbles in the cheesecake batter. Grab that roasting pan and set the springform pan inside of it. Then add some hot water to the roasting pan, being careful not to get any on the cheesecake. Fill the roasting pan with an inch of water. Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door closed for 30 minutes. Crack oven door and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another 20 minutes or until set. Then remove the cheesecake from the oven and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Freeze a stainless steel bowl and hand mixer beaters or whisk for 15-20 minutes to get them ice cold.
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Remove bowl and beaters or whisk from the freezer and add heavy whipping cream to the bowl. Whip the cream until it starts to thicken, then stop to add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Next, add the whipped cream to a piping bag with a 1M tip, then pipe the top of the cheesecake after it has chilled. Decorate the cheesecake with chocolate covered strawberries, if desired.
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Keep the Red Velvet Cheesecake refrigerated until ready to serve.
Well, you’ve outdone yourself with this cheesecake! It’s a doozy. My husband and I usually stay in for Valentine’s Day — don’t like to fight the crowds and the prix-fixe “holiday themed” menus are nothing special. This year, I think it’ll be the two of us, this cheesecake and two spoons.
This is such a gorgeous cheesecake! Red velvet desserts are always so stunning. Do you think using beet juice instead of food coloring would mess with the chemistry? I’m not much of a baker, so I’m always afraid to experiment.
Thank you so much! I would use beet powder instead of beet juice. The beet juice would make the batter too runny and then you would have to add flour. I think starting with a tablespoon of beet powder then adjusting from there would be good. Please come back and let me know what your results are like!
Mmm, yes pleeeeease! This cheesecake looks amazing, such a pretty color too 🙂 We don’t do much for Valentine’s Day – just having a nice family night.
Thank you so much. Family nights are always the best!
The color of this cheesecake is absolutely gorgeous! So vibrant and just perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s beautiful as it is, but I agree that chocolate covered strawberries would be an incredible adornment on this cake!
I happen to love red velvet anything!! Homemade cheesecake is the best. This would be perfect for Valentine’s Day….or just to end a meal. Awesome to serve to dinner guests.
What a gorgeous colour! I am all over it and agree 100 % with you no-storebought-whipped-cream-policy! Classic case of “just not worth the calories” . Happy Valentine’s Day!
So very true about it not being worth the calories. Happy belated Valentine’s Day to you too!
Can you come drop some of this off to my house tonight for Valentine’s Day?! This looks soooo creamy and perfect. NOM
I agree – there’s nothing quite like fresh whipped cream. The canned stuff can’t even compare! This red velvet cheesecake is SO pretty, and perfectly festive!
I am so glad to see I am not alone in that sentiment! Thank you for that lovely compliment. ☺️
Lovely idea for Valentine’s Day! I found it too late but pinning for later 😉
This is the most romantic cheesecake I have ever seen and not to mention it looks delicious ! It’s definitely something I could eat in one sitting, whoops …
LOL, I almost wanted to do the same thing. No judgment here!
This is a beautiful little cheesecake. Yum.
I don’t do anything for Valentine’s day, but I do love me some cheesecake! Especially homemade cheesecake. And I’m so with you on the whipped cream- the stuff from a can tastes ODD. Lol!
This cake looks so so fluffy and moist! I’ve only ever made red velvet pancakes. I should really explore other desserts – and this one is tempting as heck!
Oh man, red velvet pancakes sound AHHMAZING! Going to have to try that out one day.
I do love cheesecake and I LOVE the colour and flavours in this! Will definitely give it a try!
You know, I’ve never been a fan of red velvet cake – but that cheesecake looks interesting! I guess the flavor combinations make more sense to me… LOL
And I celebrated Valentine’s Day on my own for years – definitely worth holding out for the right one!
What a difference color makes in food. Always loved that deep red color in red velvet cake, nice take on a classic. Cheesecake is one of my all time favorite desserts, actually I think it’s my number 1 favorite. We don’t have anything planned this year, it’s not a big day for us.
What a great way to upgrade a classic cheesecake. It’s so rare that you see one with such a great color and unique flavor!
Love this beautiful and delicious cheesecake recipe! We love red velvet around our house so this cheesecake is right up our alley. And I cannot resist a chocolate crust!
This looks doggone AMAZING! Cheesecake is one of my favorites that I don’t let myself indulge in too often. But when I do, I want one just like THIS!
Look at this cheesecake! The colour and the texture are amazing. It’s so interesting how you tried to mimic the flavour of the red velvet cake with using cocoa powder, buttermilk, and vinegar. Your suggestions on using strawberries dipped in chocolate sounds delicious also
This is such a nice valentine’s or GALentine’s day recipe! I am married but we don’t really celebrate valentine’s day, but I do like to do some special things for my kids – who really do love any reason to celebrate!
I am right there with your kids, I love any reason to celebrate! LOL This is definitely perfect for Galentine’s Day!
Who need some a special holiday for this dessert? Not me! I agree that making your own whip cream cream is the best and so easy, except for that one time I forgot it in the mixer and made butter.
Oh no! I’ve had the same whipped cream fiasco. But at least on the bright side the butter is usable. lol
This looks like the most amazing red velvet cheesecake! And I love that dark cookie crust!
I am a huge fan of cheesecake! Especially for the holidays or special occasions! This red velvet cheesecake looks amazing!