Red Velvet Cheesecake with Ricotta

Red Velvet Cheesecake with Ricotta

I’ve made this red velvet cheesecake several times by combining a few different recipes and it is delicious. All my friends always ask me to make this and it’s always a hit.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
11 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch cheesecake
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring, or desired amount

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2
Combine cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in butter until well combined. Mix in cornstarch, flour, cocoa powder, vinegar, and vanilla until well combined. Add sour cream, eggs, and red food coloring; mix until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and bake for 1 more hour. Turn the oven off and let cake sit inside until completely firm, about 3 hours.

Step 4
Remove from the oven and set on counter until completely cool. Then refrigerate 8 hours to overnight for best taste and texture.

Cook’s Notes:

If you want a regular cheesecake instead of red velvet, add in 1 tablespoon lemon juice instead of white vinegar and omit cocoa and red food coloring.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

565
Calories
40g
Fat
41g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 565
% Daily Value *
Total Fat40g 52%
Saturated Fat25g 123%
Cholesterol182mg 61%
Sodium243mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars31g
Protein13g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium228mg 18%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium234mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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