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red velvet cheesecake

A luscious red velvet cheesecake with creamy layers and vibrant color, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 pieces Oreos
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 oz red food coloring
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. Combine Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth. Add sour cream and buttermilk, mixing well.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each. Stir in vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  5. Pour batter over crust. Place in a water bath and bake for 1 hour 45 minutes. Turn off oven and let sit for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours or overnight.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread on cooled cheesecake.
  8. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This red velvet cheesecake is decadent and visually stunning, perfect for celebrations.