𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒕 𝑶𝒓𝒆𝒐 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆

𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒕 𝑶𝒓𝒆𝒐 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆

Ingredients:

For the crust:

- 2 cups Oreo crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake:

- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon black food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreos

For the drip:

- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream

For decoration:

- Whipped cream
- Mini Oreos
- Black velvet cake crumbs
- Sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. For the crust: In a bowl, combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
3. For the cheesecake: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in cocoa powder and black food coloring until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the crushed Oreos.
4. Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
5. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
6. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before removing from the pan.
7. For the drip: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat dark chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
8. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the edges of the cheesecake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
9. Decorate the top with whipped cream, mini Oreos, black velvet cake crumbs, and sprinkles.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 60-70 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 5 hours | Servings: 12 slices