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Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

Decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake for Every Sweet Tooth

This Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake features a crunchy crust, velvety layers, and a rich chocolate ganache, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 7 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted
For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Layer
  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar or erythritol
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
For the Vanilla Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract pure
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or non-dairy substitute
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • food processor
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in red velvet cake mix and eggs. Pour over the cooled crust.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour on top of the red velvet layer.
  4. Place springform pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 60 minutes. Center should be slightly jiggly.
  5. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour. Transfer to fridge and chill for at least 7 hours or overnight.
  6. Warm heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Allow to cool, then pour over chilled cheesecake.
  7. Pipe whipped cream around the edges for decoration if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients and a water bath helps prevent cracking. Chill overnight for best flavor development.

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