Red Velvet Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Whipped cream - For garnish
• Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp
• Red food coloring - 2 tbsp
• Butter - 1/2 cup, melted
• Sour cream - 1 cup
• Eggs - 3
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Cream cheese - 16 oz
• Red velvet cake mix - 1 box

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to package instructions.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the sour cream, melted butter, red food coloring, and cocoa powder.
6. Pour half of the red velvet cake batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the cake batter.
8. Top with the remaining red velvet cake batter.
9. Use a knife to swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect.
10. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, then remove the sides of the springform pan.
13. Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
14. Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream.