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Baking times and temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on the cheesecake as it bakes to ensure it doesn't overcook.
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Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups of crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- Red food coloring (as needed)
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For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of red food coloring
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For the Cream Cheese Topping:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and mix until just combined.
- Add the red food coloring and mix until the batter is uniformly red.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping:
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
Decorate and Serve:
- Remove the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan.
- Spread the cream cheese topping over the top of the cheesecake.