Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

24 Oreo cookies, crushed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons red food coloring
For the Oreo Layer:

12 Oreo cookies, broken into chunks
For the Topping:

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 Oreo cookies, crushed
Directions:

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