RED VELVET CHEESECAKE
RED VELVET CHEESECAKE
Learn how to make red velvet cheesecake with this easy recipe. Combine the classic red velvet cake with rich cheesecake for this double-layered cheesecake that is equally delicious as it is Instagram worthy. Try it for Valentine's Day, special occasions, or casual gatherings.
RED VELVET CHEESECAKE
10 m PREP TIME
40 m COOK TIME
394 CALORIES
7 INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS 8 Servings
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® Red Food Color
- 1 prepared chocolate crumb crust, (6 ounces)
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.
- Measure 1 cup batter into medium bowl. Stir in melted chocolate and food color. Pour into crust. Top with remaining (plain) cheesecake batter.
- Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on wire rack.
- Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.