Description
This Fantastic Creamy Oreo Cheesecake is a dessert lover’s paradise, combining rich cream cheese with crunchy Oreo pieces for an irresistible treat. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights at home, this cheesecake features a luscious filling and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. Its balanced flavors and creamy texture make it a standout dessert that will impress family and friends alike. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld, or freeze it for later enjoyment. With simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you’ll have an unforgettable dessert ready to serve in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 2 pounds cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 9–10 Oreo cookies (chopped)
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate (for the ganache)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for the ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare a springform pan by lining the bottom with foil.
- Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes or chill if preferred. Keep oven on.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sour cream and sugar, mixing well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition, then stir in vanilla and heavy cream.
- Pour batter into crust; sprinkle with chopped Oreos.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional hour until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off oven and cool cheesecake inside for an hour before refrigerating for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream until boiling; pour over chocolate and stir until smooth. Drizzle over chilled cheesecake before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg