Description
Indulgent Oreo caramel cheesecake offers a symphony of rich chocolate cookies and silky smooth caramel. Creamy layers promise pure dessert bliss for chocolate and cheesecake enthusiasts seeking sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 12 cups crushed graham crackers (or Golden Oreos)
- 1 cup chopped Oreos (regular & golden)
Binding & Flavoring Ingredients:
- 14 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Toppings:
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) crushed Oreos (mix of golden & chocolate)
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) white chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar until uniformly combined. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even base. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition. Gently fold in vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour until the mixture achieves a consistent texture. Delicately mix in roughly chopped Oreo cookies to distribute crunchy elements throughout.
- Transfer the creamy batter over the pre-baked crust, smoothing the surface. Encase the pan with aluminum foil and position within a water bath to prevent surface cracking. Bake for 60-70 minutes at 325°F, monitoring until the center maintains a subtle wobble while appearing mostly set. Switch off the oven, slightly open the door, and permit gradual cooling for approximately one hour before transferring to refrigeration.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for minimum 4 hours or ideally overnight to achieve optimal setting. Before serving, embellish the top with additional crushed Oreo fragments. Artfully drizzle caramel sauce and white chocolate ganache across the surface for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to create a stable base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Always use room temperature ingredients and mix gently to reduce air bubbles that cause surface splitting.
- Swap regular Oreos for gluten-free versions and use lactose-free cream cheese to make this dessert accessible for different dietary restrictions.
- Consider toasting graham cracker crumbs before mixing with butter to develop a deeper, nuttier undertone in the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg