Description
Silky smooth Oreo cheesecake brings pure dessert magic right to your kitchen. Creamy layers of chocolate cookie crumbs and luscious cream cheese create an irresistible no-bake treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 12–15 Oreo cookies, chopped
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream, cold
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Binding and Crust Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons (71 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Whole Oreo cookies (for garnish)
- Extra rainbow sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter to create a cohesive base mixture.
- Transfer the cookie-butter blend into a 9-inch springform pan, pressing firmly and evenly across the bottom to construct a solid foundation.
- Chill the prepared crust in the refrigerator while assembling the filling components.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating powdered sugar for a smooth consistency.
- Introduce vanilla extract and blend seamlessly into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously whip cold heavy cream until it develops sturdy, defined peaks.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese base, folding gently to maintain volume and prevent deflation.
- Introduce chopped Oreo pieces and vibrant rainbow sprinkles, folding them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the cheesecake filling over the chilled Oreo crust, using a spatula to create a uniform surface.
- Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to ensure complete setting and flavor melding.
- Prior to serving, embellish with dollops of whipped cream, whole Oreo cookies, and an additional sprinkle of colorful rainbow confetti.
- Slice into elegant portions and present for enjoyment.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely for a smoother, more consistent crust that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky, lump-free filling with maximum smoothness.
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream to achieve faster, more stable peaks.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional Oreos with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Minimize overbeating cream cheese to prevent a grainy texture that can ruin the cheesecake’s creamy consistency.
- Try different Oreo flavors like mint, peanut butter, or birthday cake to create unique variations of this dessert.
- Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance its creamy texture and release flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg