Strawberry Red Velvet Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake:

• 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 large eggs

• 1/4 cup strawberry puree

• 1 teaspoon red food colouring

For the topping:

• Fresh strawberries

• Whipped cream

• Red velvet cake crumbs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.

3. Press into the bottom of the pan.

4. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.

5. For the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until smooth.

6. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix in eggs one at a time.

7. Add strawberry puree and red food colouring, blend well.

8. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, spreading evenly.

9. Bake for 60-70 minutes until set. Let it cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour.

10. Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours.

11. Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and red velvet cake crumbs before serving.