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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

Festive Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake to Wow Your Guests

Experience the joy of the holiday season with this Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake, a dessert that combines luscious creaminess with festive flair.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 pieces Oreo Cookies Crushed, can substitute with graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup White Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder High quality preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring Adjust for desired color
  • 1/4 cup Christmas Sprinkles Optional for decoration
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Stabilized with powdered sugar if desired
  • 12 pieces Mini Oreos For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Christmas Sprinkles For garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and wrap a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and a touch of sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla, cocoa, and food coloring. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it in with sprinkles.
  4. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C), pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust, and bake for 1-1.5 hours in a water bath.
  5. Cool the cheesecake in the oven for an hour, then let it cool on a rack for 2-3 hours, and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
  6. Remove the springform pan sides, top with whipped cream, mini Oreos, and sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Bake in a water bath to prevent cracks. Chill cheesecake to set properly, and use a warm knife for slicing.

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