🍓 Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake 🍓

Ingredients:

For the crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup strawberry puree
1 teaspoon red food coloring
For the topping:
Fresh strawberries
Whipped cream
Red velvet cake crumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla, mixing well.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in strawberry puree and red food coloring.
Pour mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
Bake for 60–70 minutes, until set. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Before serving, top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and red velvet crumbs.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Baking Time:60–70 minutes
Total Time:Approximately 5 hours
Servings:12 slices