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Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake

Delightful Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake for Festive Gatherings

This Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that captures the festive spirit, combining creamy cheesecake with the comforting essence of red velvet.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 7 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo cookies or gluten-free cookies as an alternative
  • 0.5 cups butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup white sugar or brown sugar for deeper taste
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or dairy substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel coloring recommended
Topping and Garnish
  • 0.25 cups Christmas sprinkles or colored sugar
  • 2 cups whipped cream or flavored whipped cream
  • 10 pieces mini Oreos for decoration

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Oven
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Crush the Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter and a touch of sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, mix in sugar, vanilla, cocoa, and red food coloring. Fold in heavy whipping cream and Christmas sprinkles.
  4. Lower the oven to 325°F (160°C), pour the filling over the cooled crust, and bake in a water bath for 1 to 1.25 hours.
  5. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for 1 hour, then cool completely and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
  6. Once chilled, top with whipped cream, sprinkle festive toppings, and add mini Oreos for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. Always use a water bath for baking to prevent cracks and achieve a creamy texture.

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