Red Velvet Cheesecake with Caramel Glaze & Cream Cheese Frosting

Introduction

Red Velvet Cheesecake with Caramel Glaze & Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious dessert that everyone would see as awesome. Its rich, creamy layers of cheesecake on top a flaky outer shell topped with caramel drizzle check all kinds of craving boxes No matter it is for a party or just to enjoy the weekend, this cheesecake will definitely light your mood up!

Why Make This Recipe

If you have dessert cravings, this recipe is a great alternative! It balances the ever-so-tasty red velvet flavors with a mix of luscious cream cheese cake. Seriously, and that caramel glaze make it different from other donut. When you need amazing for something special with your family or friends this cheesecake is the best fit!

Red Velvet Cheesecake with Caramel Glaze & Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• One 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup red velvet cake mix
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 ½ graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup of melted butter (to the crust)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• Caramel Glaze: 1/2c butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for caramel topping)
• 1/2 cup, 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

1. For the Crust In a medium bowl, blend graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. This mixture will also need to be pressed into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Cook 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F or until set. Let it cool completely.
2. Prepare the Batter — In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese with sugar until smooth and fluffy. Little by little you are going to add the sweet condensed milk, stirring everything together. In a separate bowl, add the vanilla extract with red velvet cake mix, flour and salt. Mix together… and pour this mixture over the cooled crust.
3. Baking The Cheesecake: Place in the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45-50 minutes, or until center is set. Cool completely in the pan before carefully removing.
4. To make the Caramel Glaze: Add brown sugar, butter, cream and salt to a saucepan. Stirring constantly heat over a medium flame until sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool for a minute or two and then drizzle on top of your cheesecake.
5. Whisk Together the Cream Cheese Frosting: In one bowl, whisk together cream cheese until smooth. Slowly stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
6. To Make The Cheesecake Assemble: Frost the top of cheesecake layer with cream cheese frosting. If you like, you may serve it right away or chill in the refrigerator and enjoy when needed.

How to Serve Red Velvet Cheesecake with Caramel Glaze & Cream Cheese Frosting

Cut the cheesecake into portions and dish on a plate. You can garnish it with more red velvet cake crumbles or some fresh berries Would! A showstopping variety your guests will revel in.

How to Store Red Velvet Cheesecake with Caramel Glaze & Cream Cheese Frosting

Leftover cheesecake will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep a fresh for up to 5 days. To store cheesecake for longer, you can freeze the whole unwrapped or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap of your cake and place it where no light will be able to get through either sort. Stored like that they can last up to two months in a freezer stream configuurry.