Description
This rich and creamy red velvet cheesecake features a chocolatey Oreo crust and a vibrant red velvet filling, making it a perfect dessert for holidays, parties, or special occasions. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cheesecake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Oreo Crust: 24 Oreo cookies, 3 tbsp melted butter.
- Cheesecake Filling: 24 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1⅓ cups sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 bottle red food coloring, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 4 large eggs.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare Oreo crust by crushing cookies and mixing with melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese, then mix in sour cream, sugar, cocoa powder, food coloring, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling over crust. Wrap the pan with foil and place it in a water bath. Bake for 60–65 minutes.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
- Ensure the water bath is set up properly to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American