Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Red Velvet Crust:
1 cup crushed red velvet cookies (or red velvet cake crumbs)
3 tbsp melted butter
For the Cheesecake:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
For Topping:
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine crushed cookies and melted butter, pressing into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 60 mins | Chill Time: 4 hrs | Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins | Kcal: 350 per slice | Servings: 10