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Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

Irresistible Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake for Your Sweet Cravings

This Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake blends rich flavors with a stunning appearance, making it perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Use gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free version
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar
  • red drops Red Food Coloring Can substitute with beetroot powder
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a suitable substitute
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
For the Decorative Topping
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 cookies Crushed Oreo Cookies

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Aluminum foil
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Crush 24 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, combine with melted butter, and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring until blended.
  3. Fold in sour cream and heavy cream. Stir in 8 crushed Oreo cookies.
  4. Pour filling into cooled crust. Top with cream cheese mixture to create marbled effect.
  5. Wrap the pan in aluminum foil and place it in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes until set around the edges but jiggly in the center.
  7. Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool cheesecake for 1 hour.
  8. Chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don't skip the water bath to prevent cracking.

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