The Red Velvet Cheesecake Drip Cake is a show-stopping dessert that brings together the rich, velvety taste of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake filling and a decadent chocolate ganache drip. Topped with crushed Oreos and whole cookies, this cake is perfect for any special occasion or when you want to indulge in a truly luxurious treat. Its stunning appearance and irresistible flavor will make it the highlight of any celebration.
For the Oreo Crust:
1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Layer:
32 oz (4 blocks) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Red food coloring (a few drops, to your desired intensity)
½ cup crushed Oreos
For the Chocolate Drip:
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
For the Oreo Cookie Topping:
Whole Oreo cookies, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
Prepare the Oreo crust: In a medium bowl, mix Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add flour, then eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Gently fold in crushed Oreos.
Bake the cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the Oreo crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set with a slight jiggle in the center. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make the chocolate ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let the ganache cool slightly.
Assemble the cake: Once the cheesecake is chilled, drizzle the ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Garnish with whole Oreo cookies.
Serve: Slice the cheesecake and enjoy the rich layers of red velvet, cheesecake, and chocolate ganache.
For a richer chocolate drip, use dark chocolate chips.
Flavor variations: Use a graham cracker crust instead of the Oreo crust, or experiment with different cheesecake flavors.
Make ahead: The cake can be prepared a day in advance. Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and makes slicing easier.
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