RED VELVET CHEESECAKE

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Festive and oh, so good, this cheesecake will become a fixture on your Christmas dessert menu. The red velvet filling is spiked with cocoa, topped with cream cheese frosting and baked in a chocolate cookie crumb crust. -Karen Dively, Chapin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

17 chocolate cream Oreo cookies, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, buttermilk, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in food coloring. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 60-70 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost top of cheesecake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MsprettyBrnGrl
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the cheesecake filling next time.


Riley
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The red velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this ag


Mikeal Balogh (EliteWorldOrder)
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The red velvet cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mwxamed Cumar
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Logan Hees
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The red velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Jhanzaibali Zebijaan
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Amara Duncan
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


Kulbahadur pun
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I'm not a fan of red velvet cake, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth, and the red velvet cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this a


Ali Wazir
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This cheesecake is so beautiful and delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how creamy and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again.


James Simango
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly! It was so delicious and everyone at my party loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Shereen Gul
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the cheesecake filling next time.


Justus Rush
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions. The red velvet cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I love the way the two flavors comple


rk rabi
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This cheesecake is absolutely beautiful! I made it for a friend's birthday party and everyone loved it. The red velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


rakibuzzaman emon
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the red velvet cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Adah Andaleyei
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This Red Velvet Cheesecake was a hit at my Valentine's Day party! The combination of the red velvet cake and the creamy cheesecake was perfect, and the presentation was stunning. I will definitely be making this again.


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