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Red Velvet Cheesecake

A delicious dessert combining rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring adjust for color intensity
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add in buttermilk, eggs, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. Allow to cool.
Topping
  1. For the topping, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form, then spread it over the cooled cheesecake.
  2. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled and cut into slices. Garnish with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.