Description
Deliciously creamy and visually stunning, these Pink Velvet Cheesecake Squares are a delightful dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with a vibrant pink hue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, red food coloring, and flour until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a more intense pink color, add more food coloring as desired.
- Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pink Velvet Cheesecake Squares, dessert, cheesecake, pink dessert