• To create a delicious red velvet cheesecake, start by gathering your ingredients. You will need 1½ cups of crushed red velvet cake, which can be made from a box mix or homemade, combined with melted butter and granulated sugar.
• Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased springform pan.

Filling

• Beat together cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, and add sour cream and cocoa powder for flavor and richness.
• Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cake crumb base and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for best results.
• Once chilled, you can top it with a cream cheese frosting or a simple dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant finish.