Pink Velvet Oreo Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Oreo Crust
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24 Oreo cookies, crushed (about 2 cups of crumbs)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
→ For the Pink Velvet Filling
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3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon pink food coloring
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1/2 cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine crushed Oreos, melted butter, and sugar. Press into 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Stir in pink food coloring.
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Pour filling onto cooled crust and smooth top. Tap pan to remove air bubbles. Bake 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
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Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
# Notes:
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The gradual cooling process helps prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
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Adjust pink food coloring amount to achieve desired color intensity.