Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

Ingredients

Oreo Crust

 * Oreo cookies: 2 cups (200 g), crushed

 * Melted butter: ½ cup (115 g)

Cheesecake Filling

 * Cream cheese: 2 cups (450 g)

 * Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)

 * Powdered sugar: ¾ cup (90 g)

 * Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

 * Gelatin (optional): 1 tbsp (10 g)

 * Water: ¼ cup (60 ml)

Red Velvet Layer

 * Red Velvet cake crumbs: 2 cups (200 g)

 * Red Velvet cake slices: approx. 2 cups (250 g)

Red Berry Sauce

 * Red berries or strawberries: 1½ cups (225 g)

 * Sugar: ½ cup (100 g)

 * Water: ¼ cup (60 ml)

 * Cornstarch: 1 tbsp (8 g)

Decoration

 * Oreo cookies

 * Whipped cream

 * Chocolate or berry sauce

Instructions

 * Crust: Finely crush the Oreo cookies and combine with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan lined with parchment paper. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

 * Cheesecake Base: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.

 * Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

 * Gelatin (Optional): Dissolve the gelatin in water, let it bloom, warm it gently until melted, and fold it into the cheesecake filling.

 * Assembly: Spread a layer of cheesecake filling over the chilled Oreo crust. Add a layer of Red Velvet cake crumbs or slices, followed by another layer of cheesecake filling. Repeat until the pan is full.

 * Sauce: Cook the red berries, sugar, and water in a saucepan until soft. Mix cornstarch with a splash of water, stir it into the berries, and cook until glossy and thickened. Let cool completely.

 * Decorate: Spread a bit of the berry sauce over the cheesecake and top with whipped cream and Oreos.

 * Chill: Refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours (or overnight) until fully set.

 * Serve: Unmold carefully, slice, and drizzle generously with remaining berry sauce and chocolate sauce.

🍓 The Result: A creamy cheesecake, rich red velvet, crunchy Oreo crust, and a glossy red sauce in every bite!