Description
Easy no-bake Oreo cheesecake recipe – light and creamy like a mousse, set on a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. (8 -10 inch / 20-25 cm – serves about 10-12)
Ingredients
Oreo Crust :
- 200 g Oreo cookies – about 18–20 cookies
- 50 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted
Oreo Cheesecake filling :
- 450 g (16 oz) full-fat cream cheese - Philadelphia
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 450 g (1¾ cups) heavy cream, cold and full-fat
- 15 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
Whipped cream :
- 200 g (1 cup) heavy cream, cold and full-fat
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Oreo crust:
- Blend the Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely ground.
- Melt the butter in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Combine the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter and mix until fully coated.
- Pour the mixture into the bottom of a 8 or 10 inch springform pan (lined with parchment paper if needed).
- Press the crust evenly into a flat layer using the back of a spoon or glass.
- Chill in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
Oreo Cheesecake filling:
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream and Oreo chunks into the cream cheese mixture using a flexible spatula.
- Pour the mixture over the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Whipped cream frosting:
- In a bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff and fluffy.
- Carefully unmold the cheesecake.
- Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip and pipe swirls on top.
- Garnish with whole Oreo cookies and a sprinkle of crushed Oreos.
Notes
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to5 daysin an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Tips:
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements and consistent texture.
- This cheesecake fits an 8 to 10 inch pan and serves 10 to 12 slices depending on thickness.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and structure.
- Speed up chilling by placing the cheesecake in the freezer for 2 hours, then transfer to the fridge. (Check that it’s firm but still creamy.)
- Whip cream cold straight from the fridge to get stiff peaks faster.
- Crush Oreos finely for a compact crust that holds together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Resting time: 4 hours
- Category: Cheesecake, dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 734
- Sugar: 42.4 g
- Sodium: 417.1 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Carbohydrates: 66.2 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg