Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

- creamy & velvety - 

ultra creamy, packed with oreos, and red velvet flavour. It’s topped with a chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and lots of oreos.

Velvety: The texture is creamy and silky smooth. It really embodies its red velvet name! Straight forward: This recipe has everything you need to know to get a perfect baked cheesecake every time. Flavour: It  has that tangy - light chocolate flavour that is reminiscent of red velvet cake. 

Why you will LOVE this recipe:

Creamy, silky, and slices like a dream. 

I mean look at that texture!

what you will need:

Ingredients

– 3 cups oreo crumbs  – 4 tbsp unsalted butter  – ¼ tsp sea salt – 32 oz cream cheese  – 1 cup granulated sugar – ¼ tsp sea salt – ¾ cup sour cream – ½ cup heavy cream – 1 tbsp white vinegar – 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract – 4 tbsp cocoa powder – 3 large eggs  – red gel food colouring

Crust

Filling

1.

Combine crumbs, butter, and salt until even.

2.

Pack it into a springform pan to create a crust. Bake for 12 minutes and let cool. 

3.

Mix cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth. Scrape down the bowl to ensure an even batter.

4.

Add the rest of the ingredients, blending well between each addition. 

5.

Pour onto baked crust and tap it a few times to release any large air pockets.

6.

Bake in a water bath for 70-90 minutes. It's done when the edges are set and the middle is still jiggly (swipe up to see all the options in the full recipe).

7.

Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to completely set the cheesecake and for the flavours to develop. 

8.

Top with ganache, whipped cream, and oreos. Serve!

The perfect cheesecake for anyone who loves red velvet. It's a great make ahead cake for Valentine's Day too!

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