🎂 Red Velvet Cookie Dough Cheesecake: A No-Bake Dessert Dream 🍪
For lovers of red velvet and cheesecake, this Red Velvet Cookie Dough Cheesecake combines the best of both worlds. With a creamy cheesecake filling, rich red velvet cookie dough, and a crunchy cookie crust, this no-bake masterpiece is perfect for any occasion, from parties to indulgent nights at home.
👌 Ingredients 👌
For the Red Velvet Cookie Dough:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (gel or liquid, as needed)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (about 20 cookies)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
👌 Directions 👌
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, mix the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until fully combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- Refrigerate while preparing the rest of the cheesecake.
2. Make the Red Velvet Cookie Dough:
- Combine the flour and cocoa powder in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.