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Layered Red Velvet Cheesecake with Optional Oreo Crust

A decadent slice of red velvet cheesecake showing three layers of red cake separated by white cream cheese filling and topped with whipped cream.
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Create a showstopper dessert by combining rich red velvet cake layers with a creamy vanilla cheesecake center. This recipe is visually stunning and perfect for holidays or birthdays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
  • 1 (9-inch) springform pan, greased
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • â…” cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Optional: Ingredients for Oreo Crust (e.g., 1 ½ cups crushed Oreo cookies, 6 tbsp melted butter)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to package directions. Pour half of the batter into the greased springform pan.
  2. If using the Oreo crust, combine crushed Oreos and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan over the first layer of batter.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the cake batter layer (or over the crust if you skipped the first batter layer).
  4. Pour the remaining red velvet cake batter over the cheesecake layer.
  5. Bake according to the cake mix instructions for a 9-inch round cake, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. This may take longer due to the cheesecake layer.
  6. Cool the cheesecake completely on a wire rack. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. To make the topping, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread the whipped topping over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Notes

  • For a truly decadent treat, fold crushed Oreo pieces into the cheesecake batter before baking.
  • If you prefer a classic cheesecake texture without cake layers, use the Oreo crust and bake the cheesecake layer over it, omitting the cake mix entirely.
  • Allow the cheesecake to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing for the best texture.

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