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Red Velvet Cheesecake

Creamy Red Velvet Cheesecake that Melts in Your Mouth

This No-Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake offers a rich and creamy dessert experience that's perfect for various occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 300 g Oreo Cookies Substitute with plain chocolate biscuits if desired.
  • 60 g Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter with a sugar adjustment.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 tsp Gelatin Powder Proper blooming is essential for a silky texture.
  • 2 tbsp Water Necessary for blooming the gelatin.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • 500 g Cream Cheese Ensure it is softened for easy blending.
  • 3/4 cup Caster Sugar Superfine sugar dissolves better.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract No substitutes needed.
  • 150 g Dark Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
  • 6 tsp Red Food Coloring Adjust the amount for the desired shade.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs; melt butter and combine with crumbs; press into springform pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Gelatin Preparation
  1. Sprinkle gelatin over warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until thickened.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy; mix in melted chocolate until well combined.
Mix Gelatin
  1. Warm bloomed gelatin and mix into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
Whip Cream
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Add Color
  1. Whisk in red food coloring until desired color is achieved; pour over the chilled crust.
Chill Cheesecake
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
Serve
  1. Remove cheesecake from pan; optionally top with whipped cream and chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the cheesecake to chill overnight yields the best flavor and texture. Adjust the color based on your preference, and ensure gelatin is properly bloomed for the best results.

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