Ingredients
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- 2 cups red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased cheesecake pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Spread the whipped cream mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then let cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, top with red velvet crumbs and chocolate shavings.
- This cheesecake is perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg