The most amazing red velvet cheesecake recipe EVER! I start this triple-layered beauty with a red velvet cheesecake on a chocolate crust, a strawberry mousse layer and strawberry whipped cream topping! This cake is loaded with cheesecake flavor and tons of fresh strawberries! It’s perfect any time of the year, but especially for Valentine’s day for that someone special in your life! Surprise someone special for their birthday, anniversary or even Mother’s Day!
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Triple Layered Cheesecake
This stunning strawberry cake has three amazing layers to enjoy! If you enjoy red velvet cake, you’ll love the rich and creamy smooth red velvet cheesecake layer. It’s chocolate-y, delicious and everything a cheesecake should be! The strawberry mousse layer is equally delicious but lighter, fluffier and packed with fruity flavor. The final layer of strawberry whipped cream just brings all the layers together. It’s the lightest layer and it’s not too sweet, rounding out the richness of the other layers.
The History of Red Velvet
The history of the original red velvet cake can be traced back to the 1920’s, when this cake was served in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York. Housewives picked up the recipe and began serving it for Christmas and Valentine’s Day. The color of the cake comes from cocoa powder and red food coloring, which lends this cake that deep rich red mahogany color. A cake that has been around for almost a hundred years deserves a special place in every baker’s kitchen. I’m proud of this beautiful version!
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Enjoyed this stunning red velvet cheesecake? Make sure to check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!
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- This ‘Red Velvet Brownie Cheesecake’ is so rich and decadent, made with a brownie base!
- 40 layers of ‘Red Velvet Crepe Cake’ filled with whipped cream frosting!
- Next, try my ‘Strawberry Tuxedo Cake’! It’s made with no-bake cheesecake, chocolate cake layers and tons of strawberry!
- Ricotta Blueberry Cheesecake – all the berry flavor in this fluffy cheesecake, topped with blueberry whipped cream!
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Hey Tatyana. is it fine if i use Oreo cookies for the base because i cant find chocolate graham crakers anywhere? pls answer ASAP
I used Oreo crumbs because I couldn’t find chocolate graham wafers either – turned out just fine! Did you end up making yours with that?
yup and it turned out just fine too
I have 10″ and 8″ springform pans. Is it crucial to use 9″? Would the 10 or 8 inch convert better?
Thanks!
Hi! Either pan would work well, depending on the height of the side walls. If the pans you have are on the shorter side, use the 10-inch 🙂
Hlo dear,
Would it be okay to use creacheese instead of mascarpone in the mousse recipe?
And is water bath a must? Can i set the base in the refrigerator?
Hi babe!
I can’t find sour cream at all.
What can I use? Can I Substitute regular cream ?
Hi! Regular cream will work great, too! 🙂
Can I convert the strawberries to cherries?
That would be delicious! 🙂
Beautiful cheesecake! Is the whipped cream strong enough to be used like buttercream and cover the whole cake instead of just the top?
Thank you! 🙂 Yes, the whipped cream will hold up nicely!
I love strawberries with dark chocolates. Is it ok to replace the cocoa powder with dark chocolate? How can I give the cake more depth in chocolate flavor?
Me, too! 🙂 Such a great combination! Yes, you can add dark chocolate to the recipe. I like to use a combination of cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate, plus a bit of coffee extract or a shot of espresso, to intensify the chocolate flavor. Enjoy! 🙂