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Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

Decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake for Sweet Celebrations

This Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert perfect for any celebration or cozy evening at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Oreo Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreos crushed finely
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
Red Velvet Cake Layer
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • several drops Red Food Coloring substitutable with natural beetroot powder
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Red Velvet Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • a few drops Red Food Coloring
  • enough Milk to achieve a drizzle consistency

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Make the Oreo Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, crush 24 Oreos into fine crumbs, and mix with ½ cup of melted unsalted butter. Press this into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Layer
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ¼ cup of cocoa powder. In a large bowl, combine ½ cup of vegetable oil, 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix well, then gradually add the dry ingredients. Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
  1. Beat 16 ounces of cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add ¾ cup of sugar. Incorporate 2 eggs, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour over the red velvet layer.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes. The sides should be set with a slight jiggle in the center. Use a water bath to prevent cracking.
Cool the Cheesecake
  1. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and cool for 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Decorate
  1. Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with red food coloring and milk for glaze. Drizzle over the cheesecake and top with whipped cream and crushed Oreos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.

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