Description
Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake is a rich, eye-catching dessert combining a crunchy Oreo crust, creamy cheesecake filling, chocolatey red velvet swirls, and chunks of Oreo cookies. Perfect for celebrations or when you want to wow with a decadent treat.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies (about 2 cups crumbs)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- For the Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 12 Oreo cookies, chopped
- Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Extra Oreo pieces
- Chocolate drizzle or ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Crush 24 Oreos into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into bottom and slightly up the sides of pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Cool while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Transfer 1/3 of batter to a separate bowl. Stir in cocoa powder and red food coloring to create red velvet layer.
- Fold chopped Oreos into plain batter.
- Pour half of the plain batter into crust. Dollop red velvet batter on top and swirl gently. Repeat with remaining batters.
- Place pan in a larger roasting pan. Fill outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
- Top with whipped cream, Oreo pieces, or chocolate drizzle before serving.
Notes
- Use golden Oreos or chocolate crust for variations.
- Add melted dark chocolate to the red velvet batter for richer flavor.
- Beet powder can substitute red food coloring for a natural option.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly and thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
