Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:

3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 1/2 cups chopped Oreo cookies
For the Topping:

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies
Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

Prepare the Crust:
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