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Red Velvet Cheesecake

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This cheerful double layer cheesecake is an indulgent new take on the traditional Red Velvet Cake.

Ingredients

Serves:

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

2 eggs

2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

1 tablespoon McCormick® Red Food Color

1 prepared chocolate crumb crust, (6 ounces)

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Total Calories: 394

Sodium: 342mg

Fat: 26g

Carbohydrates: 33g

Cholesterol: 124mg

Protein: 7g

Fiber: 1g

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.
Measure 1 cup batter into medium bowl. Stir in melted chocolate and food color. Pour into crust. Top with remaining (plain) cheesecake batter.
Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on wire rack.
Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

Test Kitchen Tip: Drizzle cheesecake with chocolate or hot fudge dessert topping just before serving.

This recipe features Red Food Color. Here are a few more delicious ways to use it.