Oreo Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
A delightful cheesecake featuring a crunchy Oreo crust and creamy filling, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crushed Oreos for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the cheesecake is set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Once baked, cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with crushed Oreos for garnish.
Notes
For a variation, add mint extract or melted chocolate to the filling. Top with fresh fruit for a refreshing twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg