Description
This Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake combines the rich, creamy goodness of classic cheesecake with the vibrant flavor of red velvet cake mix and the crunchy texture of Oreo cookies. With a buttery Oreo crust and a smooth, fluffy filling, it’s a stunning dessert perfect for special occasions or any time you’re craving a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups Oreo cookies, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with the melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- Add Sugar and Mix: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the cream cheese and continue mixing until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth filling.
- Add Sour Cream and Vanilla: Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing gently to blend all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in Cake Mix: Carefully fold the red velvet cake mix into the cream cheese mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared Oreo crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature before refrigerating it for at least four hours or overnight to set fully before serving.
Notes
- Let cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter once adding the cake mix to maintain a light texture.
- Use a springform pan to easily remove the cheesecake without damage.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- For best results, crush the Oreo cookies finely but leave some larger chunks for added texture in the crust.
