RED VELVET COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE

RED VELVET COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE ❤️

If you love red velvet cake and cookie dough, this recipe is a total game-changer! Rich, velvety, and loaded with chocolate, this show-stopping dessert is guaranteed to blow everyone away. Save this post so you don't lose it, and let’s get baking

🛒 INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust:

 * 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos work great, filling removed or included!)

 * ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling:

 * 4 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

 * 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

 * 3 large eggs (at room temperature)

 * 1 tsp vanilla extract

 * ⅓ cup unsourted cocoa powder

 * 2–3 tbsp red gel food coloring (to get that deep, vibrant red)

 * ½ cup sour cream

For the Cookie Dough Layer & Topping:

 * ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

 * ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

 * 2 tbsp granulated sugar

 * 1 tbsp milk

 * 1 tsp vanilla extract

 * 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated for safety)

 * ½ cup mini chocolate chips

 * Chocolate ganache or fudge sauce (for drizzling)

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS:

1️⃣ Make the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter together until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.

2️⃣ Whip Up the Cheesecake: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined. Stir in the vanilla, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and sour cream until a rich, vibrant red batter forms.

3️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the red velvet batter over the cooled crust. Bake for about 50–60 minutes until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let it cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

4️⃣ Prepare the Safe Cookie Dough: Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix in the milk and vanilla. Stir in the heat-treated flour and fold in the mini chocolate chips.

5️⃣ Decorate & Serve: Spread or crumble the cookie dough over the chilled cheesecake, drizzle generously with rich chocolate fudge sauce, and top with extra chocolate chips! Slice, serve, and prepare for the compliments