Description
Indulge in the festive delight of No Bake Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake—an effortlessly elegant dessert that captures the spirit of the season. With its rich cream cheese filling, velvety texture, and vibrant red hue, this no-bake cheesecake is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. Impress your loved ones with a sweet treat that requires no baking but delivers all the holiday cheer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Create the crust: Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and chill in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold half into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer your cheesecake: Pour half of the red velvet filling over the chilled crust, followed by remaining filling and top with leftover whipped cream.
- Chill: Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg