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Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the heavenly combination of rich red velvet cheesecake, luscious strawberry mousse, and decadent white chocolate in this show-stopping Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with a stunning dessert!

Ingredients

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Chocolate Crust:

  • 10 chocolate graham crackers (about 1 1/2 cups (130g) cookie crumbs)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Red Velvet Cheesecake:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Red food coloring

Strawberry Mousse:

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cups diced strawberries (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • Red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin

Strawberry Whipped Cream:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
  • 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
  • Extra strawberries (for garnish)
  • Sliced strawberries for center

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Chocolate Crust: Place chocolate graham crackers in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  2. Making the Red Velvet Cheesecake: Cream softened cream cheese, then add eggs, sugar, mascarpone, sour cream, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Pour over crust and bake in a water bath.
  3. Making the Strawberry Mousse: Whip heavy cream, then blend mascarpone, melted chocolate, condensed milk, and strawberries. Add gelatin mixture, fold in whipped cream, and spread over cheesecake.
  4. Making the Strawberry Whipped Cream: Cream together cream cheese, white chocolate, sugar, and strawberry extract. Whisk in chilled heavy cream until fluffy. Pipe onto mousse layer and chill overnight.

Notes

  • Make sure cream cheese is softened for a smooth texture.
  • You can adjust the red food coloring for a deeper hue.
  • Chill the cake thoroughly for best results.

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