Layered Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Oreo Crust

01 - 2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 20-25 Oreos, finely crushed)
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Red Velvet Cake

03 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring

→ Cheesecake

15 - 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
16 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
17 - 2 large eggs
18 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
19 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Toppings

20 - 1/4 cup red velvet cake crumbs
21 - 4-5 Oreos, halved or crushed
22 - Whipped cream for decoration
23 - 1/3 cup red velvet glaze (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment. Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter, press into pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, cool.
02 - Sift dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring. Mix in dry ingredients. Bake in 9-inch pan for 25-30 minutes. Cool and trim.
03 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Pour over cooled cake layer.
04 - Bake at 325°F for 45-50 minutes until edges set, center slightly jiggly. Cool in oven with door ajar 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
05 - Top with whipped cream, Oreos, cake crumbs, and optional glaze. Serve chilled.

# Notes:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter
02 - Can be stored in fridge up to 5 days or frozen 3 months
03 - Water bath recommended to prevent cracks