Description
Oreo Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that perfectly merges the velvety richness of cheesecake with the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies. This crowd-pleaser is ideal for any celebration, be it birthdays, holidays, or simply a cozy family gathering. With just five ingredients in the filling and a luxurious chocolate ganache topping, this recipe is not only straightforward but also guarantees to impress your guests. Whether served plain or adorned with fresh fruit and whipped cream, this cheesecake will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 Oreo cookies (plus 25 more for chunks)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 24 oz softened cream cheese (3 packages)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by crushing Oreos in a food processor. Mix with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Refrigerate.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
- Fold in Oreo chunks and pour into the crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set. Let cool completely.
- For ganache, heat butter and cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and mix until smooth.
- Spread ganache over cooled cheesecake and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg