Oreo Cheesecake
Oreo Cheesecake is a luscious dessert combining a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling with crunchy chunks of Oreo cookies, all sitting on a rich and buttery Oreo cookie crust. This dessert perfectly balances the iconic chocolate and cream Oreo flavor with a velvety cheesecake texture, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Author: Sarah
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free Oreos are used)
Crust
- 24 Oreos (approximately 1 1/2 cups crushed)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 10–12 Oreos, chopped into pieces
- Prepare the Oreo Crust: Crush the Oreo cookies finely and combine them with melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan to form a solid, flavorful, and crunchy crust base.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently to create a silky batter. Then blend in sour cream and vanilla extract to deepen flavor and enhance texture.
- Fold in Oreo Pieces: Gently fold chopped Oreo cookie pieces into the cheesecake batter, ensuring even distribution to provide crunch throughout the filling.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly jiggly for a dense yet creamy finish.
- Cool and Chill: Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to achieve perfect firmness and flavor development before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for easier mixing and a smoother batter.
- Mix only until combined to avoid excess air bubbles that can cause cracks during baking.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to maintain moisture and minimize surface cracking.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal and clean edges.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Leftover cheesecake can be refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen up to 2 months wrapped tightly.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers as it may ruin the texture; instead, let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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