Description
A decadent and ultra-creamy Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake that combines the rich cocoa flavor of red velvet cake with a smooth cheesecake filling and crunchy Oreo crust. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, and special celebrations, delivering the perfect balance of chocolatey, tangy, and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch cheesecake):
For the Oreo Crust:
24 Oreo cookies (with filling)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
For Topping (Optional):
Whipped cream
Crushed Oreo cookies
Red velvet cake crumbs or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add sugar and mix until fully combined.
Beat in eggs one at a time on low speed.
Mix in sour cream, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla, and salt until smooth and evenly colored.
Pour filling over the cooled Oreo crust.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set around the edges.
Turn off oven, crack the door slightly, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Top with whipped cream, crushed Oreos, and red velvet crumbs before serving.
Slice and enjoy this rich, creamy dessert!
Notes
- No-Bake Option: Replace eggs with whipped cream and chill instead of baking.
- Clean Slices: Dip a knife in warm water before slicing.
- Make Ahead: Cheesecake tastes even better the next day after chilling overnight.
- Variations: Turn into red velvet Oreo cheesecake bars by baking in a square pan.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert / Cheesecake
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
