Description
Create a showstopping, decadent layered Red Velvet Cheesecake featuring a rich red velvet cake base, a smooth, tangy cheesecake filling, and a crisp Oreo crust. This recipe brings bold color and intense flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo crust: Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Make the red velvet cake layer: Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, oil, eggs, and red food coloring. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half the red velvet batter over the chilled crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until just incorporated.
- Gently pour the cheesecake mixture over the partially baked cake layer.
- Pour the remaining red velvet batter over the cheesecake layer in dollops. Use a knife to gently swirl the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour.
- Remove from the oven, cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
- For the best color, use gel-based red food coloring.
- Ensure all cheesecake ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Serve this dessert chilled with a cream cheese frosting if desired.
- This pairs well with a rich chocolate ganache drizzle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 550
- Sugar: Approx. 45g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg
- Fat: Approx. 35g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: Approx. 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 55g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg