Description
A delightful no-bake cheesecake that combines cream cheese and Oreo cookies, topped with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo Cookies, divided (18 crushed for crust, 6 chopped for filling)
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Ganache:
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (115g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Place 18 Oreos in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Combine crushed Oreos with melted butter until crumbs hold together when pressed.
- Press the crust: Transfer the crust mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Press evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides. Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- Fold the whipped cream: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep airiness.
- Add chopped Oreos: Fold in roughly chopped Oreos, reserving some for garnish if desired.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the ganache drip: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in corn syrup if using.
- Decorate the cheesecake: Remove cheesecake from fridge. Slowly pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Spread with a spatula if needed. Chill for 15-20 minutes to set ganache.
- Serve: Release cheesecake from springform pan carefully. Garnish with reserved Oreo pieces or whipped cream. Slice with a warm knife for clean slices.
Notes
Ensure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Use very cold heavy cream for the best whipped cream results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg