Red Velvet Cookie Dough Cheesecake 🍰🍪❤️
Red Velvet Cookie Dough Cheesecake 🍰🍪❤️
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with a creamy red velvet cheesecake topped with irresistible cookie dough and chocolate chips. Perfect for any celebration! 😍✨
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos) 🍪
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened 🧀
½ cup granulated sugar 🍬
¼ cup brown sugar, packed 🍯
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
2 large eggs 🥚
½ cup sour cream 🍶
2 tsp red food coloring 🌈
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
For the Cookie Dough Layer:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
⅓ cup granulated sugar 🍬
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed 🍯
2 tbsp milk 🥛
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
½ cup mini chocolate chips 🍫
For the Topping:
Whipped cream (optional) 🍦
Mini chocolate chips or cookie crumbles for garnish 🍪🍫
Instructions:
Prepare the crust:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). 🔥
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until combined. 🍪🧈
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool. ❄️
Make the cheesecake filling:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. 🧀🍬
Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and sour cream, and beat until fully combined. 🥄
Mix in the red food coloring and cocoa powder until smooth and vibrant. 🌈🍫
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. 🧀
Bake the cheesecake:
Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour. 🕐
After 1 hour, remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set. ❄️
Prepare the cookie dough layer:
In a bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. 🧈🍬
Mix in the milk and vanilla extract. 🥛🍦
Add the flour and stir until a dough forms. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. 🍪🍫
Assemble the cheesecake:
Once the cheesecake has chilled and set, spread the cookie dough layer evenly over the top of the cheesecake. 🍪🧀
For extra flair, garnish with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, or cookie crumbles. 🍦🍫
Serve:
Slice and enjoy the creamy, indulgent Red Velvet Cookie Dough Cheesecake! 😋
Enjoy your irresistible dessert! 🍰🍪❤️
