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Unicorn Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Unicorn Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Emily Grace
If you love colorful and fun desserts, the Unicorn Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe is perfect. This cheesecake is creamy, soft and magical. It combines the rich taste of red velvet with a light, creamy cheesecake layer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • Graham crackers crushed – 1 1/2 cups
  • Unsalted butter melted – 1/4 cup
  • Sugar – 2 tablespoons
  • Red Velvet Layer:
  • All-purpose flour – 1 1/4 cups
  • Cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Buttermilk – 1/2 cup
  • Vegetable oil – 1/2 cup
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Red food coloring – 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Cheesecake Layer:

  • Cream cheese softened – 16 oz
  • Granulated sugar – 1/2 cup
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Heavy cream – 1/4 cup
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Decoration:

  • Whipped cream – 1 cup
  • Pastel-colored sprinkles – 1/4 cup

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.

Prepare the Crust

  • Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter and sugar. Press evenly into pan bottom. Bake 10 minutes.

Mix Red Velvet Ingredients

  • In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Combine Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, sugar, eggs, food coloring and vanilla until smooth.

Make Red Velvet Batter

  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet. Mix gently until fully combined. Pour over baked crust.

Bake Red Velvet Layer

  • Bake red velvet layer for 20 minutes. Remove and cool slightly while preparing cheesecake layer.

Prepare Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

Add Cheesecake Layer

  • Pour cheesecake filling over cooled red velvet layer. Smooth top with spatula carefully.

Bake Complete Cheesecake

  • Bake for 30 minutes at 325°F (165°C). Center should be slightly jiggly but set. Cool completely.

Decorate Cheesecake

  • Top with whipped cream and pastel sprinkles. Optional: swirl light pastel colors into cheesecake before baking.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.
  • Swirl pastel colors carefully for a unicorn effect.
  • Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
  • Chill cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal.
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