Oreo Red Velvet Cheesecake

5 from 6 votes

Oreo Red Velvet Cheesecake

This recipe for red velvet cheesecake is easy to follow and produces a delicious and decadent dessert. The cheesecake is made with a creamy red velvet filling and a rich chocolate crust. It is topped with a whipped cream frosting and decorated with red velvet crumbs.

Prep Time30

Cook Time1 45

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Slices

Calories: 553kcal

Author: Ruth Grindeland

Equipment

1 Large bowl, Small bowl
Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
9-inch springform pan
Baking sheet

Ingredients

Crust

36 36 Oreos +10 - 12 for decoration
4 tablespoons (57g) butter, melted
2 tablespoons (24g) granulated white sugar

Cheesecake

24 ounces (680 grams) Full-fat bricks of cream cheese (3 bricks) softened to room temperature.
1 and ⅓ cups (270g) granulated white sugar
1 cup (249g) sour cream, room temperature
3 tablespoons (16g) cocoa powder, sifted
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon (4g) vanilla extract
3-6 drops red gel food coloring (add more for a darker color)
4 large eggs, room temperature

Whipped Cream

2 cups (476g) heavy cream
1 teaspoon (4g) vanilla
½ cup (60g) confectioners sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325F/160C.
Line the bottom of a springform pan with aluminum foil.
Place the Oreos in a food processor and pulse until the cookies are fine crumbs.
Add the melted butter and sugar. Pulse until thoroughly combined.

Crust

Evenly distribute the cookie crumbs to the bottom of the springform pan.
Firmly press the crumbs into place.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before adding the filling.

Mixing the Filling

Preheat the oven to 325/160C.
In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the room-temperature sour cream and mix for 2 minutes.
Add the cocoa powder and vanilla, and mix for 2 minutes.
Add the red food coloring one drop at a time, stirring until the desired color is achieved.

Adding the Eggs

In a separate bowl, gently beat the eggs together.
Add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture and mix on low until just combined.

Baking the Cheesecake

Pour the batter into the prepared Oreo crust.
Gently tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 250F/120C and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 30 minutes.
Crack the oven door open slightly and leave the cheesecake inside for another hour.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on the counter.
Once the cheesecake has cooled completely, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

Whipped Cream

In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Pipe whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake.
Place an Oreo in the center of each whipped cream flower.

Notes

Dairy:

All dairy should be at room temperature. When I make this, I leave the cream cheese out overnight. This ensures the smoothest consistency. If the cream cheese is cold, the cheesecake will not be perfectly smooth.

Crust:

You can use any cookie or cracker you like. Some substitutions include graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and ginger snaps.

Whipped Cream:

For the best result, top with the whipped cream just before serving.

Refrigerator:

For best results, store without the whipped cream in an airtight container. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from drying out and absorbing other flavors from the refrigerator. To serve, place it on the counter and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Freezer:

To freeze cheesecake, first wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. This will help to prevent freezer burn. You can freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, place the cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

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