Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Fantastic Creamy Oreo Cheesecake, a dessert that encapsulates the essence of rich, velvety flavors combined with the beloved crunch of Oreo cookies. This cheesecake features a buttery cookie crust, a smooth cream cheese filling infused with Oreo goodness, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping that adds an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Not only does it look stunning on any dessert table, but it also provides a make-ahead option that allows you to savor every bite without the stress. Dive into this creamy dream and discover why it’s a must-have for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 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
- Extra crushed Oreos (for topping)
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare a springform pan by lining it with foil and buttering the sides.
- Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sour cream, then sugar gradually.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and heavy cream.
- Pour filling into the crust and top with chopped Oreos.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 325°F, then lower to 300°F and bake for an additional hour until slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream to boiling; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over chilled cheesecake before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg