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Ultimate Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

A rich and creamy red velvet cheesecake loaded with crushed Oreo cookies and baked on a chocolate cookie crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies folded in

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Roasting pan (for water bath)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare springform pan.
  2. Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter and press into pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars and mix well.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, cream, cocoa, vanilla, salt, and coloring.
  5. Fold in crushed Oreos gently.
  6. Pour batter over crust and bake in water bath for 60–70 minutes.
  7. Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

Notes

For best texture and flavor, chill overnight before slicing.