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Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake

Published: Jan 18, 2022 Last Updated: Feb 12, 2023 by Marye 1575 words. | About 8 minutes to read this article.

1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Creamy red velvet cheesecake recipe is ready for any celebration! Bright pieces of red velvet cake are stirred in to a creamy cheesecake batter and then poured onto a red velvet crust and baked.
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If you're a fan of red velvet you have to try this delicious dessert recipe!

Slice of red velvet cheesecake on a plate.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Beautiful bold red color that really stands out.
  • Rich, creamy, and decadent-tasting and perfect for special occasions.
  • A fool-proof recipe that's easy to make, and doesn't crack in the oven.

Unique homemade red velvet cheesecake recipe is absolutely the best!

It's made with a New York Style  cheesecake batter swirled with tender pieces of crimson red velvet cake - beautiful, delicious, and totally different from anything you've had before.

It's SO easy to make and even easier if you take a couple of days to do the steps.

In fact, you could use a cake from a bakery if you were really short on time.

It's so versatile - next time try an Oreo crust instead of the cake crust!

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe.

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  • Red Velvet Cake or a mix
  • Cream cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Eggs 
  • Heavy cream
  • White chocolate or cheesecake instant pudding mix

🔪 Instructions

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  1. Mix together the cheesecake layer until smooth. 
  2. Add cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan and bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes in a water bath. 
  3. Top with the creamy topping and red velvet cake crumbs.
  4. Chill in the fridge overnight. 

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • 10-inch Springform pan

🥫 Storage

Cheesecakes can be stored tightly covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to five days.

View of red velvet cheesecake from the top.

📖 Variations

  • Use chocolate cake, if you want a chocolate cheesecake recipe.
  • Try adding berries to the top of the cooked cheesecake for a sweet fruity flavor.
  • Instant of cake crumbs on top of the cheesecake you could add red velvet cookies.
  • Instead of a red velvet cake crust, you can use an Oreo cookie crust instead - like I did with this white chocolate peppermint bark cheesecake.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: All ingredients should be room temperature before you start making your cheesecake.

  • Follow all the directions carefully.
  • Never mix cheesecake at high speed. It adds air to the batter and you lose that dense creaminess that cheesecakes are known for. Always use low speed.
  • It's important to bake cheesecake in the water bath so don't skip it.
  • If you want the pretty color you have to use red food coloring. There's no other way.
  • Make sure your aluminum foil is wrapped securely around the bottom of the springform and up the sides to prevent leaking.
  • Do NOT peek at the cheesecake while it is baking or resting because it makes it cranky.
  • Let the cake come to room temperature before chilling.
  • Place a paper towel over the top of the cake before wrapping it with plastic wrap and chilling. This will keep the top dry and help guard against cracking.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I freeze red velvet cheesecake?

Yes, it freezes well for up to 3 months.

Does red velvet cake have chocolate in it?

Yes, chocolate is what gives red velvet cake such a rich taste.

Can I use low-fat cream cheese?

No, you need to use full-fat cream cheese. Low fat cream cheese will change the texture of your cheesecake.

Cheesecake with a slice removed.

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If you love cheesecake recipes here are some of my favorites.

  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake is bursting with peanut butter flavor.
  • Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is ooey, gooey, and filled with warm spice and sweet flavors.
  • You can never go wrong with a classic cheesecake like this Plain NY Style Cheesecake.
  • Nothing says comforting southern dessert more than a Pecan Pie Cheesecake.
  • We love this banana pudding cheesecake! 
  • Close up of a slice of cinnamon roll cheesecake showing the layers.
    Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
  • Slice of pumpkin cheesecake covered with caramel sauce and sprinkled with pecans.
    Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Closeup of cheesecake with a slice removed.
    Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
  • Closeup of a slice of Irish Cream cheesecake.
    Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake

🍽️ Serve with...

  • Red Velvet Martini is a boldly colored drink that would taste amazing with red velvet desserts.
  • Crockpot Swiss Steak is an easy meal that is perfect to go along with this rich dessert.
  • Lasagna soup is hearty and comforting and a great way to warm up a chilly night.

📞 The last word

Y'all. When I don't have a lot of time I head for the red velvet poke cake but if I have a bit of wiggle room?

It's this red velvet cheesecake all the way.

The cheesecake itself  is  a rich vanilla, classic New York cheesecake. While it bakes the pieces of cake sort of soak up some of the flavor from the batter.

An added plus was that the red velvet cake helped break up the richness of it.

It was nothing short of fantabulous.

Just before serving top the finished, chilled cake with white chocolate flavored whipped cream and cake crumbles for a little added drama. 🙂

Isn't it gorgeous?

This red velvet cheesecake is just beautiful for Christmas or Valentine's Day. Or, add some blueberries and serve it on the 4th of July!

Check out this collection of red velvet recipes!

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If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Red Velvet Cheesecake

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Creamy red velvet cheesecake recipe is ready for any celebration! Bright pieces of red velvet cake are stirred in to a creamy cheesecake batter and then poured onto a red velvet crust and baked.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Chilling: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes
Servings:16 servings
Calories:590
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Springform pan

Ingredients

Cheesecake

  • red velvet cake, prepared but not baked
  • 32 oz cream cheese
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 eggs

Topping

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoonful white chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar as needed

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Instructions

Cheesecake

  • Prepare the red velvet cake batter.
  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • Put about ¼ inch of cake batter in the bottom of a greased and floured 10 inch springform.
  • Use the rest of the batter in a 13x9 or 9 inch cake pan.
  • Bake cakes 20 minutes or until firm and done.
  • Break the cake (NOT the one in the springform) into large chunks and set aside.
  • Beat the cheesecake ingredients together until smooth.
  • Reserve about ½ cup cake crumbs for the top.
  • Fold the remaining cake chunks into cheesecake batter.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture into the springform pan.
  • Cover the bottom of the springform with aluminum foil, bringing it up the sides.
  • Place pan in larger pan of hot water. Water should come halfway up the sides.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • Turn oven off and leave door closed for 1 hour. Don’t PEEK!
  • Remove from oven, take out of the water bath.
  • Let come to room temperature.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Topping

  • Whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
  • Add the teaspoon of instant pudding mix and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  • Whip until soft peaks form.
  • Taste and add more sugar if needed.
  • Spoon on top of cooled cheesecake.
  • Sprinkle with reserved red velvet cake crumbs.

Notes

If you're in a hurry use a store bought red velvet cake and use Oreo cookie crumbs for the crust.
Expert Tip: All ingredients should be room temperature before you start making your cheesecake.
  • Follow all the directions carefully.
  • The water bath is important so don't skip it.
  • Make sure your aluminum foil is wrapped securely around the bottom of the springform and up the sides to prevent leaking.
  • Do NOT peek at the cheesecake while it is baking or resting because it makes it cranky.
  • Let the cake come to room temperature before chilling.
  • Place a paper towel over the top of the cake before wrapping it with plastic wrap and chilling. This will keep the top dry and help guard against cracking.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1280IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    This recipe was originally published in June 2011. Last updated January 18, 2022 for better information and new images.


    red velvet cheesecake 1

    June 2011

    My son is home for the first time in three years. He is in the  Air Force, stationed in Northern Japan, and it is difficult for him to get leave time. A lot has changed in past three  years for both of us.

    Excited? Me? Yeah!

    So, as a result...as I told my Facebook readers... I won't be online as much, nor will I post as much. Do you blame me?

    One of Chris's favorite desserts is Red Velvet Cake. I wanted to make him something special to welcome him home...and I think I succeeded.

    I made a cheesecake. A red velvet one.

    I had seen a lot of Red Velvet Cheesecakes that were based on the cake but I wanted pieces of the cake to be nestled in a rich, creamy cheesecake batter.

    I wanted it to be cheesecake with pieces of cake randomly in it, and I think I succeeded. It comes out creamy and rich with a nice textural contrast from the cake pieces. Chris loved it, the whole family loved it...and I think you will, too.

    redvelvet cheesecake slice3

    November 2016

    Updating this post brought back so many wonderful memories.

    He has been with the Thunderbirds for the last couple of years so I've gotten to see him a LOT more often than when he was in Japan!!

    He'll be getting a new assignment in 2017 but I'm hoping it won't take them too far away. Of course, I am praying what ever is best for his family because that's what moms do, right?

    Chris Audet, Ethan Audet, Matt Audet December 2014. Home for Christmas! RestlessChipotle.com
    My three military sons! The one at the front (Thunderbirds shirt) is the one this cheesecake was created for.
    red velvet cheese cake is beautfiul

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    With a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

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    1. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife

      December 18, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      This cake looks so festive and perfect for the holidays! I love the combo of red velvet + cheesecake.

      Reply
    2. Kathy Hester

      December 18, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Now this is the perfect dessert for my holiday table!!

      Reply
    3. Arman @ thebigmansworld

      December 18, 2015 at 10:20 am

      mmm my favorite cake- That looks incredible!

      Reply
    4. heather @french press

      December 18, 2015 at 9:10 am

      I;m sure you are going to have a wonderful holiday with your family! enjoy every minute of it. I will be enjoying this red velvet cheesecake with mine 🙂

      Reply
    5. Ali @ Home & Plate

      December 18, 2015 at 8:04 am

      This is such a pretty dessert. Perfect for the holidays. I think I would be in trouble if this landed on my table. Yum!

      Reply
    6. Megan

      December 12, 2015 at 10:17 am

      This looks amazing! I think i am going to make it for our Xmas dinner in a couple weeks. Question: Do you think this would work with an oreo crust? I am wanting something a little more sturdy on the bottom that adds a crunch.

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        December 12, 2015 at 10:36 am

        I think it would be amazing flavor wise but not so attractive? Does that make sense?

        Reply
        • Megan

          December 19, 2015 at 1:33 pm

          Yes, that makes sense and is exactly what I was thinking!

          Also, I did see another recipe similar to this where they made for the crust by cut strips of the red velvet cake and purposely over-baked them to become dry... then when the strips are cooled they crush them like graham crackers, add butter, and press the crushed cake and butter mixture to the bottom of the cheesecake pan. If I get ambitious enough, I will try this and let you know how it works!

        • Marye Audet

          December 22, 2015 at 12:24 pm

          Please do!

    7. Marye Audet

      November 13, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Aw, thanks Julie! It really is so good.

      Reply
    8. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

      November 13, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      I love red velvet cake and cupcakes, and muffins, but i must admit, i have never had red velvet cheesecake. I have to change that now. Yours looks fantastic!!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        November 13, 2015 at 2:18 pm

        You should! Usually the red velvet coloring is in the cheesecake itself but I think that the dye gives it a weird flavor. Here you get the cake and the cream cheese. 😉

        Reply
    9. Florian @ContentednessCooking

      November 13, 2015 at 9:43 am

      This cake looks so pretty and colorful! great recipe.

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        November 13, 2015 at 2:15 pm

        Thank you Florian!

        Reply
    10. Jerry Russell

      November 13, 2015 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Um. YES! Just yes. I'm sure your son enjoyed it, and I bet anyone else that managed to get a slice did, too. We'll definitely be trying this!

      Reply
    11. Arman @ thebigmansworld

      November 13, 2015 at 6:55 am

      This looks so decadent and even though this post is older, I can only imagine how overjoyed your son would have been to receive this!

      Reply
    12. Christie

      November 13, 2015 at 6:51 am

      What a gorgeous cheesecake. Hope your son is still doing well.

      Reply
    13. Laura @MotherWouldKnow

      September 21, 2015 at 9:12 am

      This cake is wild! I love the idea of combining two cakes. Although I don't make red velvet cake (or at least haven't up til now), it's such a cool looking dessert - and with cheesecake, it's a sure winner in my house.

      Reply
    14. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass

      September 21, 2015 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely gorgeous cheesecake Marye. Chris must have loved it. What welcome home!!! You always make such beautiful cakes. I love visiting your blog to see what you're up to in the kitchen!

      Reply
    15. Kim Hardy

      December 22, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      So..am I to understand the aluminum foil goes under the bottom of the RV crusted pan before I pour in the batter then place the entire pan in the hot water bath and then put it in the oven to bake??

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        December 26, 2014 at 7:35 am

        Yes. The foil keeps the water from seeping into the pan. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Mike Spear

      November 25, 2014 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this cake many times over the past year. It is always a hit and it presents itself beautifully. The frosting topping I use is cream cheese, powdered sugar and a little vanilla. The whipped frosting topping is a beautiful touch. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
    17. Jyl Nipper

      October 10, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Oh my heck!! It looks fabulous and has two of my favorite desserts all in one!

      Reply
    18. Renée J. (RJ Flamingo)

      October 10, 2014 at 11:27 am

      Love the recipe and your tips! I can taste it in my head - and I know it will taste just as fabulous in my mouth! LOL!

      Reply
    19. patsy

      September 13, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      I can see why it's his favorite! Unbelievably gorgeous!

      Reply
    20. Nutmeg Nanny

      September 13, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      This cheesecake looks great!

      Reply
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