Description
This Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert featuring a buttery Oreo cookie crust, luscious red velvet cheesecake filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping finished with crushed Oreos. It’s an impressive make-ahead dessert for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Oreo Crust:
- 2 cups (266 g) Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy cream
- 16 oz (455 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (113 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Red food coloring
- For the Topping:
- 6 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Add the sour cream, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread the filling evenly into the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, whip the remaining heavy cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe the whipped cream around the edges of the cheesecake and sprinkle the center with crushed Oreo cookies.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a perfectly smooth filling.
- Weigh ingredients with a kitchen scale for the most accurate results.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for the best texture.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American