Description
Indulge in the ultimate Oreo Cheesecake, a creamy and decadent dessert that is sure to delight cookies-and-cream enthusiasts. Featuring a buttery Oreo crust, a velvety cheesecake filling dotted with chunks of Oreos, and an optional luxurious chocolate ganache topping, this treat is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply when you want to spoil yourself. Its rich flavors and smooth textures make it an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this Oreo Cheesecake will quickly become a beloved recipe in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 Oreos (for the crust)
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 Oreos (chopped for filling)
- Optional: Chocolate ganache ingredients (1 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a springform pan with parchment paper and wrap the outside with foil.
- Crush Oreos and combine with melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F. Beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in chopped Oreos; pour over the crust.
- Bake in a water bath for about 75 minutes. Cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- For ganache, melt chocolate with heavy cream and pour over cooled cheesecake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg