Description
Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake brings together two beloved desserts in a creamy, indulgent treat that’ll make your taste buds dance. Chocolate cookie crust, velvety red layers, and rich cream cheese create a delightful dessert perfect for special occasions or when you need a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup red velvet cake mix
- 1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 325F and grab a 9-inch springform pan for your delectable creation.
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend with ½ cup melted butter until thoroughly combined.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly across the entire bottom of your pan, creating a solid, even base.
- Grab your electric mixer and whip 16 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until silky smooth.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs into the mixture one at a time, beating gently after each addition.
- Fold in ½ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1 cup red velvet cake mix, and ¼ cup milk until well blended.
- Carefully pour your creamy cheesecake batter over the prepared Oreo crust.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 325F oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the center sets with a slight jiggle.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours to help it firm up and develop rich flavors.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing your beautiful red-hued dessert masterpiece.
Notes
- Crush Oreo cookies finely for a smoother, more uniform crust that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a silky, lump-free cheesecake texture.
- Add red food coloring if the cake mix doesn’t provide enough vibrant color for your red velvet look.
- Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water seepage when using a water bath for more even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg