If you’re looking for a Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe, here’s a rich, bakery-style version:
Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes
Makes
12 cupcakes
For the Red Velvet Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in strawberries.
- Chill until ready to use.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree (reduced and cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in strawberry puree and vanilla.
- Beat until fluffy.
Assembly
- Cut a small cone-shaped hole from the center of each cooled cupcake.
- Fill with the strawberry cheesecake mixture.
- Pipe strawberry cream cheese frosting on top.
- Garnish with:
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Red velvet cake crumbs
- White chocolate shavings (optional)
Tips
- Reduce strawberry puree on the stove before adding to frosting to avoid making it runny.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder can be added for a stronger strawberry flavor.
- Chill the finished cupcakes for 30 minutes before serving for the best cheesecake texture.
These cupcakes combine the tangy richness of cheesecake, the classic cocoa-vanilla flavor of red velvet, and fresh strawberry sweetness in every bite. 🍓🧁