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Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

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4.3 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Red Velvet Cheesecake combines the deep, rich flavors of red velvet with a creamy cheesecake filling and an Oreo cookie crust. The luscious scarlet-red cream cheese mixture is balanced by a crunchy base and topped with a fluffy whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings, making it a show-stopping dessert perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a luxurious treat.

Ingredients

Oreo Biscuit Base

  • 200g / 7oz Oreo cookies (approximately 1.5 standard packs)
  • 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 tsp unflavoured gelatine powder
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup heavy/thickened cream, fridge cold
  • 500g / 1 lb cream cheese, softened (block form)
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar / superfine sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g / 5 oz 70% dark chocolate
  • 6 tsp red food colouring
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy/thickened cream, fridge cold (for whipping)
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar / superfine sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping

  • 2 tbsp shaved or grated dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan base: Invert the base of a 20cm (8″) springform pan and lightly butter it. Place a square sheet of baking paper on the base, clip the pan sides on, letting excess paper hang out for easy removal later. Butter the sides and line with baking paper.
  2. Make the Oreo base: Roughly break Oreos by hand, then blitz them in a food processor to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and blitz again until well combined. Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared pan base using the flat bottom of a cup measure.
  3. Bloom the gelatine: Sprinkle gelatine powder over 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Stir lightly to dissolve and let sit for 5 minutes until it becomes rubbery. Microwave for 15 seconds to liquefy, stir, and let cool 3 to 5 minutes. Ensure it is liquid when incorporated to avoid lumps.
  4. Whip cream: Beat 1 cup of cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes on high speed.
  5. Beat cream cheese mixture: In a clean bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar on high for 2 minutes until fluffy. Add the cooled gelatine and 1 tsp vanilla extract, beat for another 30 seconds.
  6. Add melted chocolate and color: Gently fold in the lukewarm melted 70% chocolate and 6 tsp red food coloring, then beat for 1 minute until fully combined and a deep scarlet color.
  7. Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining cream carefully until well incorporated.
  8. Refrigerate to set: Pour the filling into the prepared pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until firm.
  9. Remove cheesecake from pan: Release sides of the springform pan, use the excess baking paper to slide the cheesecake onto a serving platter, then peel off the paper lining from sides and base.
  10. Prepare whipped cream topping: Beat 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream with 3 tbsp caster sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract on high for about 2 minutes until softly whipped. Optionally, stabilize to prevent deflation.
  11. Decorate: Pile whipped cream on top of the cheesecake centrally, leaving a 2.5cm (1″) border around the edges. Sprinkle with shaved or grated dark chocolate.
  12. Serve: Slice and enjoy your stunning red velvet cheesecake!

Notes

  • Use the inverted springform pan base to make cheesecake removal easier and cleaner.
  • Ensure gelatine is fully liquefied and cooled but still liquid before mixing to avoid lumps.
  • Cold cream whips better for stiff peaks and cream cheese should be softened for smooth batter.
  • The red food coloring should be dark for a more natural scarlet, as bright red tones lighten after folding in cream.
  • Stabilizing whipped cream for the topping helps maintain texture if serving over an extended period.
  • Use a flat-bottomed cup or measuring tool to press the crust evenly without cracking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/red-velvet-cheesecake-recipe/