Say hello to the creamiest Oreo Cheesecake you ever had, topped with chopped cookies and chocolate ganache. You won't believe how amazing, creamy and easy to make it is! Get ready to make this recipe over and over.
I'm re-posting this awesome recipe, changing images (yeah!) and text but not the recipe. Because it is SO worth it guys, it bears repeating. And like most recipes from years ago, it got lost along the way.
Oreo and cheesecake are two words that can make a dessert believer out of almost anyone.
Is it the cheese or the cake part that is so appealing? Probably both. You can't go wrong with cheese followed by cake. Especially oreo cheesecake.
This recipe works!
- Layers: this cheesecake is different from most in that there are distinct oreo and cheesecake layers. Cookie crust, creamy cheese filling, cookie top layer. That way, you get all flavors together but individually too, if that makes any sense. Anyway, it works!
- Bake ahead: as with most cheesecake recipes, it is recommended that it's baked a few days before eating. That means that you can serve a last-minute Oreo cheesecake for dessert with minimal fuss.
- Freezing: it can be frozen for up to a month. Wrap it well in plastic and then in aluminum foil and you have cheesecake any time you want.
- Dessert for a crowd: Oreos are a favorite of most people, so bake this recipe in a rectangular pan (the cake will not be as tall), and then you can cut it in smaller squares and feed many more guests like I like to do with my Baked Cheesecake.
I'm rather a purist when it comes to cheesecake.
That means that I don't use thickeners, such as cornstarch or flour, use a cookie crust and a touch of sour cream.
An epic cheesecake
It's all in the layers. As in a layer of cookie crust, a distinct cheesecake layer, a top layer of chopped Oreo cookies with chocolate ganache.
So, like to have a creamy cheesecake layer flanked by the base and a cookie layer on top, that's why I don't mix it all together - cheese mixture and chopped cookies - but I carefully sink the cookie pieces on top until they are barely covered with the cheese mixture.
So, how do you make those layers?
- Cookies: they need to be cut into pieces, not chopped in tiny bits (image above, left). This ensures you feel the cookies with each bite.
- Layer: you add the cookies to the cheese mixture in the pan (image above, right).
- Sinking: you carefully sink the cookie pieces with a spatula or spoon (image below, left). This takes less than a minute. You simply cover them in the cheese mixture.
- Ready for the oven: the cookies will come back to the surface but they will be covered in the batter (image below, right). That is fine. But it makes a difference though it might not seem like that at this point.
Top tips
- Cookies: use regular stuffed Oreos, the original ones. Unless you want a different filling flavor, that is fine. But don't buy the double stuffed ones.
- Ingredients: all filling ingredients must be at room t°. It's the way you ensure they all mix well without overbeating the batter. This is so important and part of how you achieve a creamy consistency.
- Creaminess: besides the ingredients, make sure you bake it in a medium/low oven, turn it off while the cheesecake still jiggles a lot, and you leave it at least 24 hours in the fridge. I suggest for 2 days. I find the texture is superior.
- Freezing: cheesecakes can be frozen and, in my opinion, many times they are creamier and softer after a stay in the freezer. There's probably a chemical explanation.
- Topping: I add some chocolate ganache on top to complement the overall flavor. But don't overdo it. I made that mistake the first time I was trying this recipe and it completely overpowered the flavor of both the cheese and the Oreos.
I made it for the dinner we were hosting and it came out SO beautiful. Everyone loved it, and I’ve made my fair share of cheesecakes and this really came at the top.One of our guests even said it was the best cheesecake they’ve ever had! Saving it to me repeat recipes folder. Appreciate you sharing this recipe and for your help with my questions. Thank you!~ Abs (a reader)
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The Best Oreo Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
This is the creamiest Oreo Cheesecake ever, a twist on my traditional cheesecake recipe.
Take into account the 8 hours (minimum) the cheesecake needs to be in the refrigerator before eating.
Ingredients
For the cookie base:
- 1 ½ cups (150g) crushed oreo cookies, about 18-20 regular cookies
- 3 Tbs (45g) butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
- 2 pounds (900g) cream cheese, at room tº
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream, at room t°
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) sugar
- 4 large eggs (room tº)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cream (you can use heavy, double or whipping cream)
- 9-10 Oreo cookies (cut into small pieces)
For the ganache:
- ¼ cup cream
- 2 oz (60g) semisweet chocolate
Instructions
For the base:
- Line bottom of 9-inch springform pan with foil, tuck foil underneath pan bottom, assemble pan, then pull foil around sides of the pan. This makes it a snap to unmold.
- Melt butter. Add ground cookies and mix with a spoon. Or mix directly in the processor if you used it to grind the cookies.
- Put the mixture in prepared pan and press firmly onto the bottom. Bake it for 10 minutes and reserve until the filling is ready, or refrigerate while making the filling (without baking). I like to bake it because it firms up the base. But both ways work.
For the cheesecake:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/175°C.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream and mix.
- Gradually add sugar and beat on medium speed until sugar dissolves.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until just incorporated and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. At this point, I change to a hand beater because I don't want to incorporate extra air into the mixture, so I don't beat it, simply mix it well.
- Add vanilla and cream, stirring to incorporate.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- With a sharp knife cut cookies into small pieces. You will have some pieces and some crumbs.
- Scatter oreo pieces and crumbs on top of the cheese batter.
- Take a spoon and lightly push crumbs into cheese mixture until barely covered. That way the end result is a distinctive cookie crust, cheese layer and cookie crumbs on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes, turn the oven down to 300°F (150ºC) and bake for another 50 to 60 minutes. (This can vary depending on your oven. At this point the cheesecake should still jiggle in the center).
- Turn the oven off and, without opening the door, let the cheesecake inside at least 1 hour. Take out and cool to room tº.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours (1-2 days makes it creamier) in the pan, wrapping it in plastic.
- To remove from pan: unwrap, run a smooth bladed knife around the edges in case it's stuck, open the springform pan and remove, lift foil and place your palm between the metal pan and the foil . Carefully lift the cake holding it in one hand, push the foil down and lift the cake with your other hand.
- Careful place on serving plate, top with crushed cookies and ganache.
- Refrigerate leftovers, covered.
For the ganache:
- Chop chocolate and place in a small bowl.
- Bring cream to boil, pour over chocolate and stir until very smooth.
- With a spoon or fork pour ganache over cheesecake after before serving, after it has stayed in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
Notes
- Cookies: use regular stuffed Oreos, the original ones. Unless you want a different filling flavor, that is fine. But don't buy the double stuffed ones.
- Ingredients: all filling ingredients must be at room t°. It's the way you ensure they all mix well without overbeating the batter. This is so important and part of how you achieve a creamy consistency.
- Creaminess: besides the ingredients, make sure you bake it in a medium/low oven, turn it off while the cheesecake still jiggles a lot, and you leave it at least 24 hours in the fridge. I suggest for 2 days. I find the texture is superior.
- Freezing: cheesecakes can be frozen and, in my opinion, many times they are creamier and softer after a stay in the freezer. There's probably a chemical explanation.
- Topping: I add some chocolate ganache on top to complement the overall flavor. But don't overdo it. I made that mistake the first times I was trying this recipe and it completely overpowered the flavor of both the cheese and the Oreos.
- Bake ahead: as with most cheesecake recipes, it is recommended that it's baked a few days before eating. That means that you can serve a last-minute Oreo cheesecake for dessert with minimal fuss.
- Freezing: it can be frozen for up to a month. Wrap it well in plastic and then in aluminum foil and you have cheesecake any time you want.
- Dessert for a crowd: Oreos are a favorite of most people, so bake this recipe in a rectangular pan (the cake will not be as tall), and then you can cut it in smaller squares and feed many more guests.
Keywords: oreo cheesecake
About how many Oreos did you use for the bottom of the cheesecake?
Also, when you turn down the temp from 350 to 300, are you supposed to leave the cheesecake in the oven during that time? This will be my first ever cheesecake, so I want to make sure it’s right!
Hi Sean, it's about 18 regular Oreos for the bottom. The oven is turned down to 300° after 15 minutes (step 10 in the recipe card), and you leave the cheesecake in the oven without opening the door (step 11 in the recipe card). Let me know if you need more help.
My first cheesecake and what a success! I just made this and it turned out great! Followed the recipe (except I used a whole bag of Oreos for the crust because I wanted more crust:) and I baked the crust) and left in the fridge overnight. It was perfect! Definitely making this again!
SO happy it turned out well Melissa! Especially since it was your first. Have a great week!
Hi, I just made it and it’s still jiggly and soft to the touch after sitting for an hour in the oven. Is that normal? Will it harden in the fridge? Thanks!
Hi Cynthia, yes it will. Let it cool to room t°, then wrap without removing from the pan and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I leave it a day or two. It becomes creamy and wonderful.
My first ever baked cheesecake, and it turned out perfectly. Not difficult at all. I even found oreo crumbles in the store which saved some effort
I will definitely make it again. Thank you!
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My friends are visiting us next weekend and I know one of them is obsessed with cheesecake and oreo so what better way to surprise them? I love this recipe, thank you so much. You gave me such a great idea for our meeting.
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OMG you combined my 2 fav things - oreos and cheesecake --into one dessert... this is amazing! So excited to try it!
Oh my gosh! Why didn't I find this recipe earlier. Its delicious and mind blowing. I cannot wait to bake them again.
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This is such a great recipe, everything you love about oreos but rich, creamy cheesecake. Yum, we'll definitely make again.
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We've made this cheesecake couple of days go for my partner's birthday. It is hands down, the best cheesecake I've ever had! It disappeared in minutes, everyone absolutely loved it!
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Oh how I love Cheesecake very much! And this Oreo Cheesecake is really a must try! I can't wait to have a full bite.
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Such a fan of Oreo, it's so nice of you to create recipe from it. The looks of the cake really mesmerizing. The texture is what you will get to entice with it.
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OMG Paula you have outdone yourself with this cheesecake! This is going on my must make list, I have a bunch of friends that are going to be very happy when I make this cheesecake!
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I've never met a cheesecake that I didn't like, but this one, I love!!! Oreos plus cheesecake, yes please!
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Delicious option for a quick and easy dessert.I love oreo cookies any day, so this is definitely super delicious.
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Do you not use a water bath? Looks amazing!!
Hi Kaylie, no I don't. I realized that lowering the oven temperature gets me the same result. I don't particularly like water baths unless the cake pan doesn't have a removable bottom, and I don't use those for cheesecakes. You CAN place a pan with hot water in the bottom of the oven when you pop in the cheesecake. It will create a more humid environment while it bakes.
Hi, I just made it! I cannot wait until tomorrow to eat it ...looks yummy
When you said cream, is it heavy cream?
It can be heavy, double or whipping cream
Hi! Amazing recipe. Quick question, my oven is super hot and burn everything. So is putting it at 140 degrees okay? Also, would I be able to open it to see if it jiggles at the end. Thanks!
Hi Sarah! I suggest what you say, oven at 140°. You can check it whenever you want. It's not as fragile as a cake. And if it's burning too quickly turn the oven down even more. Ovens are all different and you have to find what works with yours. The idea is to bake it longer at a lower temperature. Let me know if this helps.
I made this for my Daughters BDay during quarantine this Cheese Cake is insane!!!! So good! Thanks for the recipe !
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OMG, thanks for the comment! We love it too!
So the recipe says to refrigerate the crust while making the filling but the video makes it look like you need to cook the crust. Which is correct?
Hi Mikki, both ways work. I updated the instructions. Thanks for the heads-up and have a great weekend.