Oreo Red Velvet Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies.
02 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter.
03 - 24 ounces (680g) softened cream cheese.
04 - 1 cup white sugar.
05 - 1 cup sour cream.
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
07 - 3 eggs, large.
08 - 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
09 - 1 teaspoon red food color.
10 - 1/2 cup finely chopped Oreos.
11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
12 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.
13 - Whipped cream for topping.
14 - Mini Oreos as garnish.
15 - Crumbled red velvet cake for garnish.
16 - Decorative sprinkles.

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 325°F, grease a 9-inch springform pan and get it ready.
02 - Combine crushed Oreos with butter, press firmly into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
03 - Whip the softened cream cheese until creamy, then mix in sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
04 - Work in the eggs one at a time, then blend in cocoa powder and food coloring. Gently mix in the chopped Oreos.
05 - Pour the batter over the crust, bake for 60-70 minutes until the center is firm.
06 - Turn the oven off, leave the cake inside with the door slightly open for an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
07 - Heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream together until smooth, then pour over the cold cheesecake.
08 - Add whipped cream, mini Oreos, red velvet crumbles, and sprinkles on top.

# Notes:

01 - It tastes better if you let it chill overnight.
02 - You can freeze it, but hold off on adding any toppings.