Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with this ultimate Oreo Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly combines the classic flavors of cookies and cream. With a buttery Oreo crust, a creamy filling studded with crunchy Oreo bits, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping, this delectable cheesecake is sure to impress at any gathering—be it a birthday party, holiday celebration, or cozy family night in. Its rich yet balanced flavors make it a favorite among both kids and adults. Plus, with easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, you’ll find this recipe as enjoyable to make as it is to savor. Get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 Oreos (for crust)
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 Oreos (chopped for filling)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for ganache, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and wrapping the outside with aluminum foil.
- Crush the Oreos and mix with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F. In a mixer, blend softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in chopped Oreos gently. Pour the batter into the crust and tap to release bubbles.
- Place the springform pan in a large roasting dish filled with hot water halfway up its sides. Bake for 75 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open; let cheesecake cool for an hour inside.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg