Red Velvet No-Bake Cheesecake

Name: Red Velvet No-Bake Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. heavy cream; 12 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. boxed red velvet cake mix; red food coloring; 1 graham cracker crust, homemade or store-bought; 1 c. heavy cream; 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped (or chips); Whipped cream, for serving

Published: Dec 15, 2015

Ethan Calabrese

Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 20 mins

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If you're not afraid of a little red food coloring, this ganache-drizzled cheesecake is a delicious low-stress holiday dessert.

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Directions

1. Step 1In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese and beat until completely smooth.
2. Step 2Fold in sugar, red velvet cake mix, and a few drops food coloring (the color will be pink; continue adding until it's to your liking).
3. Step 3Pour mixture into prepared pie crust, smoothing over top with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
4. Step 4When ready to serve, make ganache. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat and pour over chocolate. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir until creamy.
5. Step 5Remove cheesecake from fridge and drizzle with ganache. Serve with whipped cream.