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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

Decadent Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake to Enchant Your Guests

This Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake is a delightful holiday dessert that combines rich flavor with stunning presentation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted, melted
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream whipped
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring gel
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Christmas Sprinkles for decoration
  • 12 cookies Mini Oreos for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Christmas Sprinkles for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and wrap the outside of the springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Finely crush Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Beat together softened cream cheese and white sugar until smooth. Gradually add vanilla, cocoa powder, and red food coloring, then fold in whipped cream.
  4. Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C), pour filling over cooled crust, and bake in a water bath for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. After baking, leave cheesecake in the oven for one hour. Then, let cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 6-8 hours.
  6. Remove from the pan, top with whipped cream, mini Oreos, and extra sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Prepare this cheesecake a day in advance for enhanced flavors and to make holiday entertaining easier.

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