Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Crust (10 minutes): Place 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin.24 Oreo cookies Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies
- In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully liquid.6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Mix with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened.24 Oreo cookies Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of a flat glass or measuring cup to compact the crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill for at least 15-20 minutes while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling (15 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, beat 24 ounces of softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.24 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon of salt to the cream cheese. Beat again for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly combined and fluffy.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a separate, very cold bowl, pour in 1 ½ cups of very cold heavy cream. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.1 ½ cups heavy cream
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions using a spatula, preserving its airy texture. Fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roughly chop 12 Oreo cookies into small pieces. Gently fold these chopped Oreos into the cheesecake mixture.12 Oreo cookies Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies
- Assemble and Chill (5 minutes prep, 4+ hours chilling): Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled Oreo crust in the springform pan. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to gently smooth the top of the cheesecake.
- Cover the springform pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the cheesecake is firm and set.
- Once set, carefully run a thin knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the springform ring. Decorate with additional Oreo cookie crumbs, whole or halved Oreos, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup, if desired. Slice and serve!Additional Oreo cookie crumbs, Whole or half Oreo cookies, Chocolate shavings or chocolate syrup
Notes
For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients, especially cream cheese and heavy cream, are very cold (for whipping) or at room temperature (for cream cheese) as specified. This recipe shines with a good long chill time.
