Description
This stunning Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake combines the rich, velvety flavors of red velvet cake with a crunchy Oreo crust. Topped with whipped cream and more Oreos, it’s the perfect dessert for special occasions or any time you crave something decadent!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Topping:
- Additional Oreo cookies, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the Oreo Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the greased springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in cocoa powder and red food coloring until smooth and richly colored.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked Oreo crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but mostly set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill: Once cooled to room temperature, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the Whipped Topping: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional crushed or whole Oreo cookies. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg