Description
A decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake with a crunchy Oreo crust, velvety smooth red velvet cheesecake filling, and optional whipped cream, Oreo, or chocolate toppings.
Ingredients
For the Oreo Crust:
24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (675 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240 g) sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp white vinegar
1–2 tsp red food coloring (gel preferred for deep red)
10 Oreo cookies, chopped
For Topping (Optional):
Whipped cream
Crushed Oreo cookies
Shaved chocolate or red velvet crumbs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare crust: mix crushed Oreos with melted butter and press firmly into the pan. Chill while preparing filling.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
4. Add sour cream, cocoa powder, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring, mixing until combined.
5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then fold in chopped Oreos.
6. Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
7. Bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes, until center is set but slightly wobbly.
8. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.
9. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, top with whipped cream, crushed Oreos, or shaved chocolate.
Notes
For best results, use gel food coloring for a deep red color.
Chilling overnight improves texture and flavor.
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake, Oreo Crust Cheesecake, Red Velvet Dessert