Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake
Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that merges the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake filling and a crunchy Oreo crust. This visually appealing treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy family dinners. With its irresistible combination of textures and flavors, this cheesecake will dazzle your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 20 Oreo Cookies (for crust)
- 16 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until combined; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla; mix until silky. Gradually add eggs one at a time while mixing gently.
- Fold in red velvet cake mix until just combined.
- Pour filling over the crust in the pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Oreos. Customize with toppings like chocolate chips or crushed candy canes for extra flavor.