Description

Wow your holiday guests with this Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Crust! This festive dessert is a luscious blend of creamy vanilla cheesecake and rich red velvet swirls, all sitting on a chocolatey Oreo crust. It’s the perfect make-ahead treat for holiday dinners, potlucks, or Christmas parties. Whether you’re hunting for quick dessert ideas, easy recipes for a crowd, or Christmas-themed food ideas, this showstopper is both beautiful and indulgent. With its vibrant swirl and whipped topping, this easy cheesecake recipe fits right in with the best of your holiday dessert ideas.

Ingredients

24 Oreo cookies

5 tablespoons melted butter

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 teaspoon red gel food coloring

Whipped cream (optional)

Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Whole Oreos for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a springform pan with parchment and wrap the outside with foil.

2. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.

3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time.

4. Remove 1 cup of batter and mix with cocoa powder and red food coloring to create the red velvet swirl.

5. Pour plain batter into the crust. Add spoonfuls of red velvet batter and swirl with a knife.

6. Place pan into a larger pan with hot water (water bath).

7. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is just set. Cool in the oven with the door cracked. Chill overnight.

8. Garnish with whipped cream, sprinkles, and Oreos before serving.

Notes

Use a water bath to prevent cracking and ensure even baking.

Let cheesecake chill overnight for best texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 460
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Christmas cheesecake, red velvet cheesecake, Oreo crust dessert