Go Back
+ servings
Red Velvet Cheesecake

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crunch Delight

Delight in this Red Velvet Cheesecake, combining rich cream cheese and crushed Oreos, perfect for festive occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 20 pieces Oreos Crushed.
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For the ganache.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips For the ganache topping.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • Cooling rack
  • Microwave

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan and an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt until blended, then set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla, eggs, and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in baking soda and vinegar.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in pans.
  6. Crush 20 Oreos and beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in crushed Oreos, sugar, cornstarch, sour cream, and eggs until creamy.
  7. Fold in 5 crushed Oreos into the cheesecake filling, then pour over cooled cake layers in the springform pan.
  8. Prepare a water bath and bake the cheesecake at 300°F (150°C) for about 90 minutes, then cool gradually in the oven.
  9. For ganache, heat heavy cream, pour over dark chocolate chips, stir until smooth, then cool slightly before pouring over the cheesecake.
  10. Decorate with crumbled red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting, serve with fresh berries or chocolate sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are room temperature for best results. Don't overmix to avoid cracks in the cheesecake.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!