Decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake Recipe - Recipes Fives

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, for structure
• 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for a hint of chocolate flavor
• 1/2 tsp salt, to enhance flavor
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, for moisture
• 1 cup granulated sugar, for sweetness
• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature, for moistness
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, to keep the cake moist
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, for flavor
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature, for structure
• 4 tsp red food coloring, for classic red velvet color
• 2/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature, for tenderness
• 1 tsp baking soda, to help the cake rise
• 1 tsp white vinegar, to activate the baking soda
• 10 Oreos (filling removed, wafers crushed), for the crust
• 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature, for creaminess
• Oreo filling from the above 10 Oreos, to enhance flavor
• 1 cup granulated sugar, to sweeten the cheesecake
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (or all-purpose flour), for thickening
• 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature, for creaminess
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract, for flavor
• 3 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature, for structure
• 15 Oreos (chopped), for added crunch
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips, for a rich topping
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, to make the ganache smooth
• 1 can store-bought cream cheese frosting, for decorating
• 8 chopped Oreos, for garnish