Description
Indulge in the delightful Red Velvet Cheesecake, a luxurious dessert that harmoniously combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake filling. This stunning treat features rich layers, topped with velvety ganache and decorated with Oreos, making it perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat at home. The vibrant color and luscious taste are sure to impress your guests, while its straightforward preparation makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Elevate your dessert game with this festive and decadent cheesecake!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tsp red food coloring
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese
- Crushed Oreos
- Granulated sugar for filling
- Sour cream for filling
- Large eggs for filling
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a springform pan and an additional round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; mix in sour cream, oil, eggs, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk. Pour into prepared pans and bake for about 18-20 minutes.
- For the Oreo cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese with Oreo filling until smooth; then add sugar and sour cream followed by eggs.
- Pour filling over cooled red velvet base in springform pan; bake at 300°F for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Allow cheesecake to cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating overnight. Prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream; pour over chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg