Description
Creamy no-bake Oreo mint cheesecake delivers cool summer dessert magic with minimal effort. Chocolate cookie crust and silky mint filling combine for an irresistible treat that delights you in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
- 24 Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 15 Oreo cookies (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Flavoring and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A few drops of green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Crushed Oreo cookies
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter until thoroughly combined. Firmly compress the mixture into the base of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even, compact layer.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until velvety. Incorporate sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract, blending until silky smooth. Optional: Introduce green food coloring for a vibrant mint appearance.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light, airy texture. Carefully fold in roughly chopped Oreo cookies, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Transfer the prepared filling onto the chilled Oreo crust, using a spatula to create a perfectly level surface. Carefully place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours to allow complete setting.
- When ready to serve, decorate with dollops of whipped cream, sprinkle additional crushed Oreo cookies on top, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Crush Oreo cookies finely for a smooth, even crust that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to create a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color without affecting the cheesecake’s texture or consistency.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by substituting regular Oreos with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and using gluten-free graham crackers in the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg