Description
This rich Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake is a showstopping dessert that combines a crunchy Oreo crust, creamy red velvet filling, smooth chocolate ganache, and fluffy whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
Crust:
3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (36 Oreos, finely crushed)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
¼ tsp sea salt
Filling:
32 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp sea salt
¾ cup sour cream, room temperature
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
4 tbsp cocoa powder
3 large eggs, room temperature
Red gel food coloring
Ganache:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Topping:
12 Oreos (8 whole, 4 crumbled)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press firmly into the pan and bake for 12 minutes. Let cool.
3. Boil water for a water bath.
4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until smooth.
5. Add sour cream and mix. Add heavy cream, vinegar, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
7. Stir in red food coloring until desired red shade is achieved.
8. Place cheesecake pan inside a larger pan. Then place both in a large rectangular baking dish.
9. Pour filling into crust. Add boiling water around the outside pan to create a water bath.
10. Bake for 70–90 minutes. Let cool in the oven with the door open for 10 minutes, then cool fully at room temperature.
11. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
12. To make ganache, bring cream to a simmer and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 7 minutes, then whisk smooth.
13. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and freeze for 10 minutes to set.
14. Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
15. Pipe whipped cream around the edge of cheesecake. Add 8 whole Oreos and sprinkle crumbled Oreos over the top.
16. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Do not skip the water bath-it prevents cracks and helps even baking.
Chill the cheesecake overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Cheesecake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American