Description
This Yellow Velvet Cheesecake with an Oreo base is a stunning dessert that combines a vibrant yellow cream cheese filling with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. It’s smooth, indulgent, and perfect for any celebration or spring-inspired occasion.
Ingredients
- Base:
- 200 g Oreo cookies, crushed
- 100 g melted butter
- Cream Filling:
- 500 g cream cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ cup milk
- Few drops yellow food coloring
- Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter. Press into a springform pan base and chill for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, milk, vinegar/lemon juice, and food coloring. Mix well.
- Fold in cold heavy cream and cornstarch until combined and creamy.
- Pour mixture over Oreo base and smooth the top.
- Baked version: Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 50–60 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate.
- No-bake version: Refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours) until set.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed Oreos before serving.
Notes
- Use Golden Oreos for a lighter crust.
- Add lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
- Top with berries or edible flowers for an elegant look.
- Can be made a day ahead for better texture.
- Use turmeric or saffron for natural coloring if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes (baked)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking or No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
