Description
Dive into a decadent dessert experience with this Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake, a luxurious treat that combines the best of three worlds. With its crunchy Oreo crust, rich and creamy red velvet cheesecake filling, and lavish toppings, this dessert is a showstopper perfect for any celebration or as a way to treat yourself after a long day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Whole Oreos (for topping)
- Red velvet crumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed Oreos.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, whole Oreos, and red velvet crumbs.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.
- Let the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerating overnight enhances flavor and texture.
- Decorate just before serving to maintain freshness of toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
