Description
A decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, creamy red velvet cheesecake layer, a contrasting vanilla cheesecake layer, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. This impressive dessert is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 24 Oreo Cookies
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese, full-fat recommended
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- For the Ganache:
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 ounces Dark Chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, blend 24 Oreo cookies with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until fine crumbs form. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 ounces of cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add 2 eggs, one at a time, ensuring full incorporation. Mix in 1 cup of red velvet cake mix and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until you achieve a uniform batter.
- In a separate bowl, beat another 16 ounces of cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until creamy and smooth for the vanilla cheesecake layer.
- Pour the red velvet cheesecake layer over the prepared Oreo crust, smoothing the top. Carefully add the vanilla cheesecake layer on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Pour it over 8 ounces of chopped dark chocolate in a bowl, let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the chilled cheesecake.
- Decorate the top with whipped cream or additional crushed Oreo crumbs. Slice and serve your Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent cracks.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually in the oven helps prevent cracks.
- Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to substitute Oreos with chocolate graham crackers or use milk chocolate for a sweeter ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
