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A close-up side view of a vibrant red velvet cheesecake adorned with Christmas sprinkles and mini Oreos.
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Irresistibly Easy Christmas Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450
This festive red velvet cheesecake combines rich cream cheese with vibrant color and holiday cheer, perfect for Christmas celebrations.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies (Crushed)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)

Filling

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
  • 1 cup White Sugar (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (Or Cool Whip)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Or peppermint extract)
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring (Adjust to desired shade)

Decorations

  • 1/2 cup Christmas Sprinkles
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream (Fresh or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup Mini Oreos (For decoration)

Instructions 

  • Combine crushed cookies and melted butter, press into a springform pan to form the crust.
  • Cream together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Add whipped cream and red food coloring, mix until well combined.
  • Pour filling over crust, smooth the top, and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Decorate with whipped cream, sprinkles, and mini Oreos before serving.

Notes

Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for best results and vibrant color.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, Christmas, red velvet