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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

This Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crust is a festive and decadent dessert that combines rich flavors and stunning presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 24 pcs Oreo cookies crushed
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
Optional Toppings
  • whipped cream for serving
  • holiday sprinkles for decoration
  • whole Oreos for topping

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • large baking pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a springform pan with parchment and wrap the outside with foil.
  2. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time.
  2. Remove 1 cup of batter and mix with cocoa powder and red food coloring to create the red velvet swirl.
Baking
  1. Pour plain batter into the crust. Add spoonfuls of red velvet batter and swirl with a knife.
  2. Place pan into a larger pan with hot water (water bath).
  3. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is just set. Cool in the oven with the door cracked. Chill overnight.
  4. Garnish with whipped cream, sprinkles, and whole Oreos before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 32g

Notes

To ensure optimal texture and flavor, allow the finished cheesecake to rest before serving.

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