Description
Indulge in a decadent fusion dessert that combines the creamy, tangy goodness of a classic cheesecake with the irresistible, soft texture of red velvet cookie dough. Every bite offers a delightful contrast—smooth, rich cheesecake crowned with delicious cookie dough pieces and a hint of red velvet flavor.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base:
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
• 32 oz (900 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red Velvet Cookie Dough:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a springform pan.
- Make the Base: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Mix in Cookie Dough: Prepare the cookie dough by creaming butter with sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and red food coloring. Stir in chocolate chips. Gently fold chunks or small scoops of the cookie dough into the cheesecake batter.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust. Bake in a water bath for about 60 minutes or until the center is just set.
- Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours (overnight is best) to fully set.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your decadent dessert.
Notes
• For a firmer slice, chill the cheesecake overnight.
• If you prefer more pronounced cookie dough pockets, reserve a few small portions of the dough to press on top of the filling before baking.
• Adjust red food coloring to taste for your preferred intensity of red velvet flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~35 g
- Sodium: ~350 mg
- Fat: ~30 g
- Saturated Fat: ~15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~15 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~40 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~8 g
- Cholesterol: ~90 mg