Description
This Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake combines the rich, tangy flavors of classic cheesecake with the iconic red velvet cake and Oreo cookies. Topped with a creamy layer of frosting and garnished with whipped cream and crushed Oreos, it’s a perfect treat for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
For the Cream Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed Oreos
- Red velvet cake crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreo cookies, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in buttermilk, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gently fold in the crushed Oreos.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Top the Cheesecake: Spread the cream cheese topping over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed Oreos, and red velvet cake crumbs.
Notes
- Decorating Tip: For an extra touch, use a piping bag to create decorative swirls with whipped cream on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes