Description
Creamy Oreo cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its irresistible no-bake magic. Rich chocolate cookie crust and silky cream cheese filling create a heavenly treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 24 Oreo cookies, divided
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) heavy cream, whipped
Crust Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a fine, uniform texture by pulverizing Oreo cookies in a food processor until they resemble delicate crumbs.
- Integrate melted butter with the cookie crumbs, ensuring thorough and even mixture.
- Transfer the crumb blend into a springform pan, firmly pressing down to establish a compact, uniform base.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for approximately 10 minutes to solidify its structure.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Sprinkle remaining Oreo crumbs throughout the filling, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor.
- Transfer the creamy filling onto the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a perfectly level surface.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop a firm texture.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional crushed Oreo cookies for enhanced visual appeal and crunch.
- Slice with a clean, sharp knife and serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Use a food processor or rolling pin to crush Oreos into fine, even crumbs for a perfectly compact and sturdy crust.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a silky-smooth filling without lumps.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain its light, airy texture and prevent deflating.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance, making it ideal for stress-free entertaining and allowing flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 503 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg