Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Red Velvet Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly marries the flavors of rich red velvet cake with a creamy Oreo cheesecake filling. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and garnished with crumbled Oreos, this stunning cheesecake is sure to impress at any gathering or celebration. Its vibrant color and velvety texture make it a standout dessert choice for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping treat that promises to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp red food coloring
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 10 Oreos (crushed)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a springform pan and an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
- Prepare the red velvet cake base by whisking together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, then mix in eggs, sour cream, oil, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and buttermilk. Combine dry ingredients gradually.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 18–20 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- For the Oreo cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese with sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Incorporate sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, crushed Oreos, then pour over cooled cake layers.
- Bake in a water bath at 300°F for about 90 minutes until custard-like in consistency. Cool gradually inside the oven.
- Make the ganache by melting dark chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth; pour over chilled cheesecake.
- Decorate with whipped cream frosting and chopped Oreos.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Don’t skip the water bath—this helps prevent cracks in your cheesecake. To customize flavors, consider adding extracts like almond or peppermint.