Yellow Velvet Oreo Cheesecake
A luxurious and visually stunning cheesecake that combines the rich flavors of Oreo cookies with the vibrant touch of yellow velvet cake, topped with white chocolate ganache and playful decorations.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs Finely crushed Oreos for a rich chocolatey base.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Blends with crumbs for a luscious texture.
For the cheesecake filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened Key ingredient for a smooth and creamy filling.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Enhances flavors and balances cream cheese tang.
- 1 cup sour cream Adds depth and richness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Introduces warmth to the flavor profile.
- 3 large eggs Provides stability and richness.
- 1 tablespoon yellow food coloring Brings a vibrant hue reminiscent of velvet cake.
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreos For added texture and bursts of chocolate.
For the ganache and topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Creates a heavenly ganache drizzle.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Essential for silky ganache.
- whipped cream For topping.
- mini Oreos For decoration.
- yellow velvet cake crumbs For garnish.
- sprinkles Colorful toppings for a festive touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, in a mixing bowl, blend Oreo crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the prepared springform pan and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
Cheesecake filling
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and blend well.
- Incorporate sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until completely mixed.
- Mix in yellow food coloring and crushed Oreos.
Baking
- Carefully pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven and let cool for an hour.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Ganache and finishing touches
- To prepare the ganache, heat white chocolate chips and heavy cream in the microwave until smooth.
- Drizzle the ganache over the cheesecake and decorate with whipped cream, mini Oreos, yellow velvet cake crumbs, and sprinkles.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature. Gradually cool the cheesecake in the oven to avoid cracks. For even ganache, keep cheesecake cold before serving.