Red Velvet Cheesecake
"Creamy and rich classic cheesecake gets a red velvet update with a whisper of chocolate just in time for Valentine's Day...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust:
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1 1/2 cups chocolate cream sandwich cookies, crushed
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3 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Red Velvet Cheesecake:
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4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup sour cream, room temperature
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1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1-2 ounces red food coloring (based on preference of color)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour*
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Whipped Cream Cheese:
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.
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