Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the luxurious combination of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake with this decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a rich and velvety dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Crust:
- 24 Oreos
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (240 grams) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups (270 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (16 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- To make the Oreo crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Add Oreos to a blender, process into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- To make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, cocoa powder, food coloring, and vanilla. Mix in beaten eggs. Pour filling onto crust. Bake in a water bath at 325°F (163°C) for 60-65 minutes. Cool and chill before serving.
Notes
- You can top the cheesecake with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for extra decadence.
- For best results, bring all dairy ingredients to room temperature before starting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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