Description

This festive Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake combines the rich creaminess of classic cheesecake with the vibrant flavors of red velvet, perfect for holiday celebrations. A crunchy Oreo cookie crust supports the luscious red velvet cream cheese filling, adorned with colorful Christmas sprinkles and topped with whipped cream and mini Oreos for a fun, festive touch.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

24 Oreo cookies (about 2 cups crumbs)
⅓ cup butter, melted

Filling

4 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup white sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Red food coloring, as needed for desired shade
¼ cup Christmas sprinkles

Topping

Whipped cream
Mini Oreos (for garnish)
Extra Christmas sprinkles (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the crust: Crush the Oreo cookies finely until you have about 2 cups of crumbs, then mix thoroughly with melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate to set while preparing the filling.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with white sugar until smooth and creamy. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and gradually stir in red food coloring until you achieve your desired red velvet shade.
Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep it light and airy.
Add sprinkles: Fold in ¼ cup of Christmas sprinkles evenly into the filling mixture for a festive touch.
Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the red velvet cream cheese filling over the prepared Oreo crust, smoothing the top evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set firmly.
Decorate and serve: Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream, mini Oreos, and extra Christmas sprinkles for garnish. Slice and enjoy your festive dessert!

Notes

For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
Use chilled bowls and beaters when whipping cream for faster and better results.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to fully set.
You can substitute mini Oreos with crushed candy canes or other festive candies for garnish.
Red food coloring quantity can be adjusted to reach the depth of color desired.

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