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Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

This Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake combines two of my favorite treats; cheesecake and Oreos, into one amazing dessert!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time45 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked goods, cheesecake, chocolate, christmas, oreo, valentine's day
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 864kcal

Ingredients

for the base:

  • 2 ½ cups (300g) crushed Oreos, measured after crushing about 35 Oreos
  • 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tbsp white sugar

for the cheesecake:

for the topping:

Instructions

  • PREP. Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C) and grease and line a 9-inch round springform cake tin.
    ingredients needed to make red velvet oreo cheesecake
  • OREO CRUST. Remove the creamy center of about 35 Oreos and crush them in a medium-sized bowl. Once you have 2.5 cups of crushed Oreos, add the sugar and stir until well combined. Pour in the melted butter and give it a good stir until all of the cookie crumbs are coated in butter.
    adding butter to crushed oreos
  • BAKE. Spread the Oreo mixture into your prepared pan and press into a level layer. I use the bottom of a ½ cup measure cup that has been sprayed with cooking spray to press the crumbs in. Place the Oreo crust into the oven for about 10-12 minutes. The base should feel slightly firm to the touch and be a little puffy. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
    adding oreo crust to a springform pan
  • CHEESECAKE. Meanwhile, place the cream cheese and sugar into a large bowl. Beat everything with a hand mixer until it is well combined. Add in the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract and beat the mixture until it is smooth and well combined. Using the low speed, mix in the vinegar, salt, and cocoa powder until it has just combined and there are no lumps. Mix in drops of red food coloring, stirring and adding more color until your get the desired color.
    making a cheese cake with all the ingredients in a glass bowl
  • COMBINE. Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the Oreo cookie crust and smooth it into a level layer using the back of a spoon or spatula. Give the tin a few good taps on the counter to dissipate any air bubbles.
    red velvet batter in a pan ready to cook
  • BAKE. Place the cheesecake in the oven for 50-60 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center and if it comes out clean, it's ready. I typically start checking to see if it's done after about 40 minutes. I'll keep checking it every 10 minutes or so to make sure it doesn’t burn!
  • COOL. Leave to cool in the oven with it off and the door open for around 30 minutes before removing to cool completely at room temperature.
  • WHIPPED CREAM. Add the whipping cream to a bowl and mix it on high until it forms stiff peaks. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue whipping until combined.
    making whipped cream for a cheesecake
  • DECORATE. Pull the cheesecake out of the pan, and spoon the whipped cream into the center of the cheesecake. Spread it around until the top of the red velvet cheesecake is covered in cream. Sprinkle Oreo crumbs over the whipped cream and chill until ready to serve.
    decorating cheesecake with whipped cream and crushed oreos
  • STORE. Cover and place any leftovers in the fridge. It will stay fresh for about 3 days.
    red velvet oreo cheesecake with a slice cut out of it

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 864kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 2010IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 7mg