Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake
A festive and creamy Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo crust, velvety filling, and sprinkles — the perfect holiday dessert.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 2 cups crumbs)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp white sugar
For the Filling
- 4 blocks cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Red food coloring, as needed
- ¼ cup Christmas sprinkles
- Extra sprinkles, for garnish
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Mini Oreos, for decoration
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil to keep water from leaking in.
Make the Crust
- Combine crushed Oreos, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes and cool completely.
Make the Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix until creamy.
- Mix in vanilla, cocoa powder, and red food coloring.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in Christmas sprinkles.
- Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
Bake in a Water Bath
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Place springform pan inside a large roasting pan.
- Pour hot water into the outer pan halfway up the sides.
- Bake 1–1¼ hours, until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
Cool Slowly
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Remove, cool for 2–3 hours, then refrigerate 6–8 hours or overnight.
Decorate & Serve
- Remove sides of the springform pan.
- Add whipped cream, mini Oreos, and extra sprinkles.
- Slice using a hot, clean knife for perfect cuts.
Notes
- Allow cheesecake to chill fully before slicing for clean layers.
- Adjust food coloring based on the vibrancy you prefer.
- Decorate just before serving for the freshest look.
- Using room-temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free filling.