Description
A delicious and visually stunning Pink Velvet Oreo Cheesecake that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and Oreo cookies with a vibrant pink hue.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Add the red food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired pink color.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- After an hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with crushed Oreo cookies. Release the sides of the springform pan and slice into wedges to serve.
Notes
- For a chocolatey twist, mix in ½ cup of cocoa powder into the cheesecake batter.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with whipped topping for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg