Red Velvet Cheesecake

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Made with a classic Oreo crust, this Red Velvet Cheesecake is one of the smoothest and creamiest cheesecakes I’ve ever tasted. It has that light tanginess that’s so loved in a red velvet dessert, and the whipped cream cheese topping finishes it off perfectly!

If you love this red velvet cheesecake recipe, you should totally try my Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake as well.

Creamy Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo Cookie Crust

There’s no such thing as stopping at one piece when it comes to this cheesecake. From the crunchy Oreo crust to the rich red velvet filling and the light cream cheese topping, it’s insanely good! If you’re a fan of red velvet, you’ve just discovered your new favorite dessert.

As far as baked cheesecakes go, this one’s very simple. You do have to use a water bath, but it’s really not as much work as it seems! And I’m here to guide you through the process from start to finish. Thanks to that quick little water bath, the cheesecake filling is super smooth and creamy. When you factor in the crust and the topping, it’s heaven in a cheesecake!

What Exactly is Red Velvet?

Some people think that red velvet is just chocolate with red food coloring and a little cream cheese, but that’s actually not the case. While chocolate and cream cheese are included in red velvet desserts, buttermilk and a splash of vinegar help produce that delightfully tangy flavor. Traditionally, the natural reaction of those ingredients creates that iconic red hue, and the food coloring is there to enhance it.

A piece of red velvet cheesecake on a plate with another piece and the remaining cheesecake behind it

Ingredients You’ll Need

This cheesecake filling uses a tried and true base that I’ve built upon for all sorts of cheesecake flavors. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make each layer of this dessert:

For the Oreo Cookie Crust

  • Oreos: Leave the creme filling inside of the cookies.
  • Butter: Melted. You can use salted or unsalted.

For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling

  • Cream Cheese: Brought to room temperature.
  • Sugar
  • Cocoa Powder: Natural, unsweetened cocoa powder is best.
  • Sour Cream: For an extra creamy filling.
  • Buttermilk: If you don’t have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by mixing a cup of milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes after stirring it. You’ll only need 1/4 cup for this cheesecake, but I recommend making a full cup so you can be sure you have the right ratio of milk to acid.
  • Eggs: Large.
  • White Vinegar: This is needed for that true red velvet tang. Don’t worry – your cake won’t taste like vinegar.
  • Vanilla Extract: Use a good quality extract for the best flavor.
  • Red Food Coloring: I use regular food coloring, but gel icing color would also work.

For the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

  • Cream Cheese: Room temperature.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: Keep this refrigerated until you’re ready to use it.
  • Powdered Sugar: This thickens the whipped cream and keeps it from wilting or melting.
  • Vanilla Extract
A red velvet cheesecake on a large round serving platter with a red napkin underneath it

How to Make Red Velvet Cheesecake

After the cheesecake is baked, it has to chill in the fridge until it’s set. This will take at least 5 hours, so make sure you plan accordingly.

Make the Crust

  1. Prep for Baking: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
  2. Combine Ingredients & Add to Pan: Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
  3. Bake: Once the oven has finished preheating, bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
  4. Prep for Water Bath: Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in. Set the prepared pan aside.

Make the Filling

  1. Lower Oven Temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F.
  2. Beat Cream Cheese, Sugar & Cocoa: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and cocoa powder on low speed until completely combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Add Sour Cream & Buttermilk: Add the sour cream and buttermilk and mix on low speed until well combined.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
  5. Add Vinegar, Vanilla & Food Coloring: Add the vinegar, vanilla extract and food coloring and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour Into Crust: Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.
  7. Assemble Water Bath: Place the springform pan inside of another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.
  8. Bake: Bake the cheesecake for an hour and 45 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly.
  9. Turn Off Oven: Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes. The cheesecake will continue to cook, but slowly begin to cool as well.
  10. Crack Oven Door: Crack the door of the oven for 20-30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue cooling slowly. This process helps prevent cracking.
  11. Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and the water bath wrapping and refrigerate it until it’s firm, 5-6 hours or overnight.

Make the Topping

  1. Remove From Pan: Once the cheesecake is nice and firm, remove it from the springform pan and set it on a serving plate.
  2. Beat Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to a large mixer bowl and beat until it’s smooth. Set it aside.
  3. Whip Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining ingredients to another large mixing bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese in two parts until well combined.
  5. Add to Cake: Spread the whipped cream topping onto the cheesecake in an even layer.
  6. Enjoy! Refrigerate the cheesecake until you’re ready to serve it.
A slice of homemade cheesecake on a plate with a metal fork

Recipe Tips & Tricks

It’s time to talk about some quick tips and suggestions that will help you nail this red velvet cheesecake. Here they are!

  • Bring Your Cream Cheese to Room Temperature: You’ll have a hard time working with your cream cheese if it’s cold. Unlike the heavy whipping cream, the cream cheese should be brought to room temperature before it’s used to avoid a lumpy filling.
  • Stick With Low Speed: Always mix your filling at low speed, and be careful not to over-mix it. Both can add additional air to the batter, which is a common culprit of cracks.
  • How Do I Make Sure My Water Bath Doesn’t Leak? When you’re assembling your water bath, make sure that the water doesn’t rise above the edges of the tin foil lining. For a detailed tutorial and more hacks for preventing leakage, check out my Water Bath Tips & Tricks.
  • Cool the Cheesecake Slowly: I encourage you to follow the recipe instructions for cooling your cheesecake. If it cools too quickly, it will crack. If you still notice cracks in your cheesecake, it’s not the end of the world – they’ll be covered up with the whipped topping anyway.

How to Store Leftover Cheesecake

This cheesecake should be kept well covered in the fridge. Enjoy it within 3-4 days.

Is This Dessert Freezer-Friendly?

Yes! Pop it in the freezer for about an hour to flash freeze it, then wrap it well in clear wrap and foil. You can also wrap and freeze individual slices if preferred.

Freeze your cheesecake for up to 1 month. Thaw it out overnight in the fridge before enjoying it.

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A piece of red velvet cheesecake on a plate with another piece and the remaining cheesecake behind it
Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 13
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Made with a classic Oreo crust, this Red Velvet Cheesecake is one of the smoothest and creamiest cheesecakes I’ve ever tasted. It has that light tanginess that’s so loved in a red velvet dessert, and the whipped cream cheese topping finishes it off perfectly!


Ingredients

For the Oreo Cookie Crust

  • 24 Oreos (2 cups | 268g Oreo crumbs)
  • 4 tbsp (56g) butter, melted

For the Red Velvet Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature (three 8 oz packages)
  • 1 cup (207g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (21g) cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (230g) sour cream
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz red food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
  2. Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  4. Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in (see how I prepare my pan for a water bath). Set prepared pan aside.

Make the Filling

  1. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and cocoa powder on low speed until well completely combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add the sour cream and buttermilk and mix on low speed until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
  5. Add the vinegar, vanilla extract and food color and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust.
  7. Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.
  8. Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly.
  9. Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes. The cheesecake will continue to cook, but slowly begin to cool as well.
  10. Crack the door of the oven for 20-30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue to cool slowly. This process helps prevent cracking.
  11. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath wrapping and refrigerate until firm, 5-6 hours or overnight.

Make the Topping

  1. When the cheesecake is cool and firm, remove from the springform pan and set on a serving plate.
  2. To make the whipped cream, add the cream cheese to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to another large mixing bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese in two parts until well combined.
  5. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake in an even layer.
  6. Refrigerate the cheesecake until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Makes 12-14 servings.
  • To Store: Cheesecake is best when stored well covered and eaten within 3-4 days.
  • To Freeze: Cut out a circle of cardboard equivalent to the size of the cake and line it with foil if desired. Place the cake on top of the cardboard and wrap it tightly in a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil. You can also wrap and freeze individual slices. Store for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 458
  • Sugar: 29.6 g
  • Sodium: 259.3 mg
  • Fat: 32.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.4 g
  • Protein: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 131.7 mg

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132 Comments
  1. Meghan

    Is there anything I can sub for the red food coloring? We try not to use any artificial colors or dyes due to family sensitivities.

    1. Lindsay

      I understand, I’m just not sure of a substitute that would produce the same color. You could certainly leave it out though.

  2. dana

    Looks delish

    I wanted to clarify
    it is 2 oz of food color ?

    I’m making it now and ali only had one .37 fluid oz bottle and it seemed like plenty.

    Thanks

    1. Lindsay

      You could. Just be sure to use gel icing color, and not food coloring. You don’t want to thin out the topping too much.

  3. Dana

    I love this recipe and am making it again for a friend. My question is I used a fat daddio pan “9” and would like to make it taller, would adding another cream cheese help it

    1. Lindsay

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Simply adding another block of cream cheese would change the final texture of the cheesecake, and the flavor a bit. You could try it, but you’d get a little different outcome. You could try doing 1 1/3 recipes worth, but that could end up being too much.

  4. Aronn Johnson

    Hi Lindsay! I have made several of your cheesecakes and am so excited to try this one for my husband’s birthday! I was just wondering about the amount of red food coloring…the recipe calls for 2 oz but the vial I have on hand is only 0.3 oz and even it seems like a lot. Just wanted to verify that I was reading the recipe correctly. Thank you for sharing your recipes!

    1. Lindsay

      I’m so glad to hear you enjoy the cheesecakes! You can certainly use a smaller amount of red color. Just add what you have and stir it in and see if it’s red enough. If so, then don’t worry about it. If you have gel icing color on hand, that would work too. I hope that helps!

  5. Karen Klarer

    My cheesecake is in the oven now. Is the frosting stiff enough to hold its shape when piped on w/ pastry bag and tip

    1. Lindsay

      Yes, it should be stiff enough to pipe. It may be a touch soft, so intricate designs might be hard, but basic shells and swirls should be fine.

  6. Megan

    Can I use reduced fat buttermilk as long as all other ingredients are full fat? That is all my local grocery had and I’m making this on Friday 🙂 thank you for the recipe!

      1. Mega

        I don’t see any details about minis? I scrolled through and searched ‘mini’ on the page. I am doing a 7 inch

      2. Lindsay

        There are headlines for each size cheesecake. It goes in order of 7 inch, 6 inch, 4 inch and then mini cheesecakes.

  7. Michael

    Another amazing cheesecake from Life, Love, and Sugar! I made this three days ago and it is almost gone (there are only two of us in this house). My husband brought two small slices to work to share with co-workers. The cream cheese whipped topping is super yummy. Also, this works well as a green velvet cheesecake too! The grocery store only had green food dye. My husband calls it the Grinch Cheesecake.

  8. Courtney Wheeler

    How would you scale this down for a 6” springform pan? Would love to make for my brother in law for his birthday. Two of his favorites in one!

  9. Melissa

    I recently made this recipe for our delayed family Christmas get together, and OMG was it amazing. It was also the first cheesecake out of my many, many attempts that DID NOT CRACK and I credit it entirely to the baking method laid out in the recipe. It was flavorful but not overbearing and oh so smooth. Cannot recommend this recipe enough!






  10. Shirley

    This recipe looks delicious but I’m concerned about the amount of red food coloring I know it makes the cheese cake a pretty color but will it change the taste using that much most recipes only call for a few drops , thank you for your reply in advance

  11. Angela

    Question on the ingredients for your cheesecakes…I always use 4 blocks of cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of vanilla ex…can I do the same with your recipes especially this one and add everything else as you did?

    1. Lindsay

      You would get an outcome that’s a little bit different but if you wanted to use four blocks of cream cheese, you could.

  12. Patricia

    Hello, Loved the recipe. Just a question to make ahead, is it possible to freeze the cheesecake or how long does it last in the fridge? 

    1. Lindsay

      You should be able to freeze it, just wrap it well and thaw it in the fridge. But cheesecakes so last very well in the fridge. Easily for 4-5 days.

  13. Diana

    So I’ll be trying this tomorrow. We are going to be snowed in.
    Do you think 4 small springform pans would be better?
    Also, they didn’t have cream cheese frosting – welcome to a small town in Central Oregon.
    I’m going to try the whipped cream frosting from B. Crocker

    1. Lindsay

      Neither size would be better than the other. But I can’t advise on 4 inch size because I haven’t made that size.

  14. Wanda

    Can I used an already chocolate graham cracker crust? I believe I will end up with 2 cheesecakes from this recipe if I do, which is fine. 

  15. Zee

    Can I divide the recipe into 2? Three 8.ounces of cheesecake is a bit to many for us. And I don’t have a big pan my cheesecake pans are the small ones.

  16. Kelli Dillings

    I made this red velvet cheesecake for a customer and she could not stop talking about it! Thank for sharing! I am a professional baker and cheesecake is the one thing I hated to make when it was ordered. Not anymore! Your instructions to turn the oven off for a short time after baking time and then crack the oven door made a huge difference. I have tried many, many cheesecake recipes and this one is by far the easiest and the best. Cheesecake is now back on my menu and I’m happy about it!






  17. Marie klofenstine

    I made this and it was runny. I’ve made quite a few cheesecakes and was very disappointed with the outcome on this one.

  18. Marilyn Fields

    Hi Lyndsay,
    This cheesecake is absolutely delicious. I was asked to make a dessert for 220+ people at our NYE party at the clubhouse where we live. I chose this recipe and made nearly 250 individual Cheesecakes. Huge hit! Thank you so much and Happy New year to you!






  19. Robert Gervasi

    Hi!! I have been struggling to find a good red velvet cheesecake, so I am excited to try this, but I have a question… Why the vinegar if you already have the buttermilk? Is it too much tang or does it balance with the cocoa powder? Thanks!

    1. Lindsay

      I don’t think it adds too much, but that would be my opinion. You can certainly leave it out, if you’d like.

    2. Tami Walker

      I made this cheesecake for my son’s birthday and it was delicious. It had a nice chocolate taste between the Oreo cookie crust and the cocoa powder that is added to the batter. The batter was a little runnier than my other cheesecake recipes so I was a bit worried it wouldn’t set properly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I plan on making it again for Christmas this year. The only things I will try and change for next time is adding less food coloring. It was a lot. And I think I’m going to add some peppermint extract to make it a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. It is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  20. Tim

    I made it for the first time and while the cheesecake came out perfect the icing didn’t. Followed the directions exactly but the icing was thin and runny. Any suggestions?? Thanks 






    1. Lindsay

      Are you sure you used “heavy whipping cream” and the full amount of powdered sugar? It does actually make a difference.

      1. Tim

        Yes, Heavy Whipping cream. I used Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Cream Cheese frosting. Used a KitchenAid stand mixer.  The Whipped cream was stiff until I added the frosting.  Did I not Whip it long enough before adding the frosting?? The cake flavor is spot on Red Velvet!!!

      2. Debbie

        Hi Lindsay, Can I make this in advance and freeze it? I’d like to make it for thanksgiving but need to get a jump on my baking. Thanks

  21. Kiki C

    Are there any natural red food dyes that you could suggest to use that wouldn’t alter the flavouring too much? Thanks 🙂 so excited to make this. 

  22. Kendra D.

    I will be making this, this weekend, for my daughter and taking it to her as a surprise gift. I love the simple beauty of this cheesecake already but, is there anything that you could recommend garnishing the top of the icing on the cheesecake with that would taste great with the other flavors in the recipe and also give it a beautiful flare?

  23. Alyssa

    Hello! Came to this recipe looking for other cheesecake to try – gonna try this during Christmas time! Red is perfect for Christmas but I have a question – when you do the Oreo for the crust do you use the filling as well? And just the regular Oreo not double stuff?

  24. Stephani

    I just made this cheesecake, it’s in the oven now. But is it normal for it to look more like a dark purple then red? I used more then enough food colouring maybe even a little extra.

  25. Bre

    Hi Lindsay,
    I am going to be making cheesecake bites for a dessert for a wedding. They want red velvet and square cheesecake bites. Do you think this recipe could be made in an 8×8 inch square pan if i lay foil down in the bottom so that I can lift it out?

      1. bre

        Thanks for the response. How thick do you think they would be in a 9×13? Since they are mini cheesecakes I would like them to be somewhat tall. Not thin like cheesecake bars, if that makes sense.

  26. Kim

    I made this for clients this week and had leftovers or my husband. I regularly make cheesecakes but wow! This was amazing! My husband keeps saying how i knocked it out of the park with this one. My clients loved it as well – thanks – I’ll be making this again!

  27. Linda

    I’ve made this twice , 9 inch and first time I made 24 mini cheesecakes and had enough to do 2 four inch cheesecakes.  Worked great, I piped regular cream cheese icing on mine and was delicious.  Thank you so much for the recipe

    1. Lindsay

      Not sure what you mean by deep dish. It uses a springform pan, which is generally close to 2.75-3 inches in height.

  28. Angela

    I absolutely love your website and recipes. My question is can I use unsweetened cocoa for this cheesecake? I’m making it this evening

  29. Tara B

    Thank you for this and so many of your other recipes.  Your baking style is right up my alley!  I brought this into the office and people couldn’t stop talking about it.  I only made a few slight changes.  As I reached for the Oreo cookies, I saw the Red Velvet ones and couldn’t resist using those instead.  I also hate to buy an entire carton of buttermilk just to use 1/4 cup, so I put 3/4 tsp of lemon juice in a 1/4 measuring cup and filled the rest with millk.  I thought I had red gel color on hand, but didn’t… all I had was a partially used 1 oz bottle of red liquid color.  The color was still a nice dark red.  I just couldn’t bring myself to use canned frosting, so I made my own cream cheese frosting.  I added the 1/2 cup to the whipped cream and after tasting it, added 1/4 cup more.  I wanted it to be a little heavier… and maybe I just wanted to use up more of the frosting that I just made!  I love the idea of lightening up the cream cheese frosting with whipped cream… genius!  I’m always amazed at how many different ways there are to bake a cheesecake.  I followed your instructions except my water bath wasn’t as high as instructed (because I used a cookie sheet), but everything cooked just fine.

  30. Rebecca Cordero

    I have an amazing recipe for red velvet cupcakes that everyone always asks me to make but for Christmas I wanted to step it up a bit. I decided to go with this recipe since it had similar ingredients and I’m so glad I did. This was absolutely an amazing cheesecake recipe…that tastes just like red velvet should.
    Thank you so much for sharing…it was a huge hit with my family who has become rather spoiled when it comes to desserts.

  31. Theresa

    I was unable to do to use a double pan as my spring form pan is 10″ I hope it still comes out as good as it looks…

    1. Lindsay

      I would definitely recommend it. Without it, the cheesecake will likely fall in the middle when it cools and is more likely to have cracks. If you decide not to use a waterbath, you’ll likely want to reduce the baking time.

  32. Sampurna Mukherjee

    Hi Lindsay…this cake looks amazingly delicious. Thinking of a making it into cupcake sizes for my baby girls party. How long do you suggest to bake it for cupcakes and should I do water bath for them too? TIA

      1. Lindsay

        It’s been so long since I made this recipe, I don’t remember if there was a specific reason or not.

  33. Sidney

    My springform cheesecake pan always leaks oil when I make cheesecakes with a cookie crust. I’m not sure its secure enough to do a water bath, and if its covered in the icing, I’m not too concerned about cracks. If I do it without a water bath, do I need to adjust baking time? Will it not set correctly or just have a greater chance of a crack? Thanks! 

    1. Lindsay

      I actually just posted last week about how I prevent my water bath from leaking, if you want to check that out. If you aren’t going to use the water bath then yes, you’ll want to reduce the baking time. It should set correctly, it’ll just bake quicker and more than likely fall in the center as it cools and possibly crack. If that doesn’t matter to you, it’ll still taste good. I’d suggest baking closer to an hour. Watch for the edges to be set but the center to still be a bit jiggly. I’d still recommend following steps 9 and 10.

  34. Christine

    This looks crazy amazing! would like to know though if you remove the cream centre of the oreos before crushing? Also we don’t have the whipped cream cheese icing here in Australian, would straight up cream cheese be ok or too heavy? Thanks x

    1. Lindsay

      I leave the cream in the Oreos. I think cream cheese would be ok, though I haven’t tried it. Just make sure it’s room temperature so that it incorporates easily.

  35. Danie

    Hi there, I baked this cake yesterday but I did not put as much food coloring as the recipe called for because I was afraid I was gonna put too much. What I’m wondering is what kind of food coloring you used; paste or liquid and which brand. Thanks in advance.

  36. Kassi

    I’ve attempted this recipe twice!! And I followed it exactly, both time it was a runny mess that just fell apart. i don’t understand why!! It’s very aggravating I spent over 3 hours making this and it never turns out. Done with this recipe.. I’ve made other cheesecakes in a water bath and they turned out fine. It doesn’t make sense to me why this one doesn’t work.

    1. Lindsay

      I really do hate to hear that. I know that’s frustrating. I just made this again last week and it turned out great, so I can’t imagine what’s going wrong. Seems very strange that it’d be runny. Almost like it’s undercooked or too much of a liquid ingredient was added?

  37. Kelly

    Hi this looks amazing! Just wondering if you have to do the water bath? I was thinking of turning this into cupcake sized so I don’t quite know how that would work with the bath haha but it looks awesome! 🙂

    1. Lindsay

      You don’t have to do the water bath, especially if making into cupcakes. The center of the cheesecake just might fall a bit.

  38. Sarah

    Made this recipe today…haven’t made a cheesecake in quite some time, I am always a bit disappointed on the outcome vs. time and effort. However this particular cake turned out fantastic.
    Flavor is spot on, and it was smooth and silky.

    Excellent recipe that I will be adding to my keepers.
    Thank you!

  39. Courtney

    This was a hit! It was so beautiful that everyone thought it was store-bought! I had to use probably close to 30 Oreos for the crust, and I added an extra half a cup of icing (Duncan Hines) to the whipped cream.

    1. lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com

      I’m sorry for the confusion. I added a note to the ingredients, but I actually use a canned whipped icing. You could make one if you prefer.

  40. Corissa

    I love the idea of this cheesecake! Thank you for the recipe. I’d like to try it in 4″ springform pans instead of a 9″. How would I adjust the baking time?

    1. lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com

      I haven’t ever done them as 4 inch cheesecakes before. I had someone comment on instagram though that she did and baked them for an hour and 10 minutes, then let them sit in the oven with the door open for 20 minutes. Here’s a link to the comments, so you can see what she said.

  41. smr

    looks so pretty, definitely would like to try making it next week for vday. what type of vinegar did you use please?

    tHanks 😀

  42. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life

    This is absolutely stunning looking!! The dark chocolate crust, the red velvet cheesecake, the cream cheese stars on top! I am star struck just looking at your gorgeous photos!!!!

  43. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking

    That gorgeous color… That cream cheese whipped cream… I am SO wishing you’d be my valentine this year so I could taste a slice of this! 😉 Pinned!

  44. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)

    Girl ok so I LITERALLY have this same recipe coming out next week haha. Great minds. I would give anything for a slice of this right now. It is perfection girl.

  45. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert

    Your treats always looks so stunning! This cheesecake is no exception. It’s beautiful and perfect for Valentine’s Day! Pinning!

  46. Melanie @ Carmel Moments

    This is stunning Lindsay! You are the Red Velvet Queen for sure. I just love staring at all your gorgeous photos!
    Pinned, of course.
    Have a beautiful Wednesday. 🙂

  47. Renee@Two in the Kitchen

    This is such a pretty cheesecake! And I love all that delicious cream cheese frosting all over the top!! 🙂

  48. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    This cheese cake is gorgeous, Lindsay! It should really be in a bakery! I can’t get enough of anything red velvet flavored! Love this!

  49. Mir

    Wow. I mean, you make a lot of showstoppers, but this is definitely one for the books! It’s beyond gorgeous. Beyond amazing. Beyond everything.

Lindsay
About Lindsay

I'm a wife and a mom to twin boys and a baby girl! And I've got a serious sweets addiction! Bring on the treats!

Scripture I’m Loving

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29