Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, topped with crispy Oreo pieces and luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 teaspoons red food coloring
- 2/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 10 Oreos, filling removed (crushed)
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- Reserved Oreo filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 15 Oreos, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 can store-bought cream cheese frosting
- 8 Oreos, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- To make the red velvet cake batter, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together. Add in sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix in the eggs and red food coloring. Alternate adding buttermilk, baking soda, and vinegar into the mixture.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow layers to cool completely afterward.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese and reserved Oreo filling together. Mix in granulated sugar, cornstarch (or flour), sour cream, and vanilla extract. Fold in eggs and egg yolk, followed by chopped Oreos.
- Assemble the cheesecake in the springform pan and bake in a water bath at 300°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once baked, allow it to cool and then refrigerate it.
- For the ganache, combine dark chocolate chips and heavy cream in the microwave until melted. Pour this over the cheesecake once it has cooled.
- Decorate cheesecake with cake crumbs, cream cheese frosting, and chopped Oreos before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake. Don’t skip chilling the cheesecake; this helps it set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 100 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, dessert, Oreo, chocolate ganache