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Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Ultimate Red Velvet Swirl Cheesecake

5 from 1 vote
A stunning, bakery-style Red Velvet Cheesecake featuring a chocolate cookie crust and a rich, creamy marbled filling. Perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 whole Oreo cookies with cream filling
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Base
  • 32 oz cream cheese 4 blocks, fully softened to room temp
  • 1.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup sour cream room temp
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream room temp
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs room temp
Red Swirl
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp red gel food coloring adjust for desired intensity

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by wrapping the bottom in heavy-duty foil.
  2. Make Crust: Pulse Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until completely smooth.
  4. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Create Swirl: Transfer 1.5 to 2 cups of batter to a separate bowl. Sift in cocoa powder and add red food coloring. Fold until uniform.
  6. Pour batters into the crust, alternating spoonfuls of red and white. Gently swirl with a knife to create a marble effect.
  7. Place springform pan into a roasting pan filled with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 60-75 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  8. Turn off oven and crack door open. Let cool inside for 1 hour. Remove and refrigerate for 6+ hours before slicing.

Notes

Chef Luna's Tip: Use a hot knife to slice the cheesecake. Dip the knife in hot water and wipe clean between every single cut for those perfect, bakery-style edges.