Description
Creamy rainbow oreo cheesecake drip cake brings whimsical color and indulgent flavor to dessert tables. Sweet layers and playful design invite celebration, promising delightful moments that spark joy for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups oreo cookie crumbs
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Binding and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- Whipped cream
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Additional oreo cookies
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by blending Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter, creating a uniform mixture. Press firmly into a springform pan, ensuring an even base. Bake at 350F (175C) for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. In a separate vessel, whip heavy cream to stiff peak consistency, then delicately fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Separate the cheesecake blend into six distinct containers. Introduce vibrant food coloring to each portion, stirring until achieving rich, saturated hues ranging from purple to red.
- Meticulously layer the colored cheesecake mixtures onto the cooled crust, beginning with purple and concluding with red. Use a spatula to spread each layer uniformly, creating a seamless rainbow effect.
- Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set and develop a firm texture.
- Melt white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each cycle. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before application.
- Carefully release the cheesecake from the springform pan. Drizzle the prepared white chocolate over the top, encouraging elegant drips along the sides.
- Embellish with billowy whipped cream, crushed Oreo fragments, and a sprinkle of colorful rainbow confetti.
- Slice and present this stunning dessert, revealing the spectacular rainbow layers within.
Notes
- Swap out regular Oreos for gluten-free varieties to make this dessert celiac-friendly and inclusive for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and replacing some powdered sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lighter version.
- Ensure food coloring is evenly distributed by using gel colors instead of liquid, which provides more vibrant and consistent rainbow layers without affecting batter consistency.
- Prevent cracking by allowing cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing and avoiding overmixing, which can incorporate excess air and cause structural issues during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg