Description
Create a stunning Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake that dazzles your guests with its rich cultural history and festive flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
- Crush Oreo cookies finely, mix with melted butter and sugar, press into the pan, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, and food coloring. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold in.
- Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C), place the pan in a larger roasting pan, pour hot water halfway up the sides, and bake for 1-1.5 hours.
- Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour, then cool completely and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the sides of the springform pan, top with whipped cream and sprinkles, and serve.
Notes
For a minty twist, add peppermint extract. Use gluten-free Oreos for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg