Description
Indulgent red velvet white chocolate cheesecake brings rich, velvety layers of decadence to dessert lovers. Smooth cream cheese and white chocolate create a luxurious backdrop for classic red velvet’s deep crimson allure, promising pure dessert bliss with each elegant slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) red velvet cake crumbs
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 3 packages (8 oz/225 g each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Red velvet crumbs or sprinkles
- Shaved white chocolate
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325F (160C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center to promote even baking and optimal heat distribution.
- Prepare the baking vessel by carefully lining the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, then delicately coat the interior sides with a light layer of butter or cooking spray.
- Pulverize the red velvet cake crumbs and combine them thoroughly with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that resembles damp, fine sand.
- Gently but firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, constructing an uniform and compact base layer.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake the crust for approximately 10 minutes, allowing it to set and develop a subtle golden hue.
- Carefully extract the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, preparing the surface for the upcoming cheesecake filling.
Notes
- Crumb Selection Matters: Choose fresh, moist red velvet cake crumbs for a richer, more intense flavor and better crust texture.
- Butter Temperature Trick: Use melted butter at room temperature to ensure even coating and better binding of cake crumbs in the crust.
- Crust Pressing Technique: Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly using the back of a measuring cup or spoon to create a compact, stable base for the cheesecake.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute regular red velvet cake crumbs with gluten-free cake crumbs or almond flour for a celiac-friendly version of this decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg