Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

BY:

CHLOE

November 16, 2025

Layered Red Velvet and Strawberry Cheesecake

Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake is the perfect dessert when you want something beautiful, indulgent and celebration-worthy. A creamy cheesecake layer sits between moist red velvet cake, and fresh strawberries add brightness to every bite. The colors alone make it ideal for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries or any time you want a show-stopping treat. Both elegant and comforting, this cake brings together the richness of cheesecake with the classic flavor of red velvet.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
Cooling + Assembly Time: 2–3 hours
Total Time: ~4 hours

Slice of red velvet strawberry cheesecake showing layered red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry topping. — Beautiful layered red velvet strawberry cheesecake.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer

16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs

For the Red Velvet Cake

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup neutral oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red gel food coloring as needed

For the Strawberry Layer & Topping

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
Optional: whipped cream

Instructions

Make the Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment on the bottom.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time.
Pour into the pan, tap to release air bubbles and bake 35–40 minutes until just set.
Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Make the Red Velvet Cake

Increase oven to 350°F.
Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla, then add food coloring.
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Pour into a greased 8-inch pan and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool fully.

Assemble

Slice the red velvet cake into two layers if desired.
Spread strawberry jam over the cake layer.
Place the chilled cheesecake layer on top.
Add fresh strawberries or a full strawberry topping.
Chill at least 1 hour before slicing.

Whole red velvet cheesecake topped with sliced strawberries on a serving stand. — Fresh strawberry-topped cheesecake with red velvet layers.

Pro Tips (FAQ-Style)

Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes — both layers can be made 1–2 days ahead.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh works best, but frozen can be used in the jam layer if drained.
How do I get clean slices?
Use a hot knife wiped clean between cuts.