Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
Indulge in the festive delight of this Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crust. This show-stopping dessert features a luscious, creamy filling infused with rich red velvet flavor, perfectly complemented by a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. With smooth layers topped with whipped cream and holiday decorations, it’s not just delicious—it’s a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan.
- Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and red velvet cake mix until creamy.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until set around edges but wobbly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and festive decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg