Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

Published: Jun 19, 2023 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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Creamy Oreo Cheesecake topped with Chocolate Ganache, fresh whipped cream, and a sprinkling of Oreos you will love this Oreo Cheesecake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache. The perfect make-ahead birthday cake!

oreo cheesecake on a white plate on a grey surface with a plate and forks, cup of chocolate chips, and whipped cream bag next to it

If you know me, you know me and chocolate are soul mates. Chocolate is my number one. My lovah. My best friend.... you get the picture.

And the only shake I ever get is an Oreo Cookie Shake and Jack in the Box has the best ones. Unfortunately I hardly ever treat myself to one. But damn every time I do I am in heaven. Seriously go get one.

You'd think with my cheesecake obsession that I would have had an Oreo cheesecake recipe before? Well no, I hadn't. As my friend Hayley said this was the best cheesecake so far. It really was. The flavor is the bomb!

cut open oreo cheesecake on a white plate on a grey surface with a wood knife and blue coffee cup

The creamy cheesecake, the chocolate ganache, fresh whipped cream, and crunch of the Oreos really put the cheesecake in its own league.

If you're looking for another delicious recipe for dessert try my Chocolate Cheesecake next. Or my Oreo Brownies Recipe.

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📖 How do you make Oreo cheesecake
How to make chocolate ganache
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Ingredients

Since there are a few components to this cheesecake recipe the ingredient list seems long but don't let it discourage you, the effort is so worth it!

For the crust you'll only need:

Oreos, completely crushed into a crumb
Melted butter

The key to a good filling is to have all of your ingredients at room temperature so they can all evenly combine. For the filling you'll need:

Cream Cheese. Make sure it is softened to room temperature. Otherwise, you risk lumps of cream cheese in your cheesecake. This is CRUCIAL to making cheesecake. Check out the FAQ section below for ways to soften your cream cheese.
Sugar. Just good old granulated sugar or caster sugar is needed.
Sour Cream. This needs to be at room temperature, I will either scoop it out ahead of time and let it sit on the counter for an hour or so. You could also try microwaving at 50% power for 5-second increments. You don't want hot sour cream just room temperature! I have also used Greek yogurt but I do prefer sour cream.
Vanilla Extract. Use the good stuff, trust me!
Large Eggs. You'll use a combination of whole eggs and additional egg yolks for a flavor and richer texture. Your eggs need to also be at room temperature. To do this quickly place the eggs in their shell in a bowl of warm water for 5-10 minutes. You can use the leftover egg whites for these meringue cookies.
Oreos. I like to have a mixture of smaller and bigger chunks of Oreo cookies if you do a fine crumb of Oreos the cheesecake will end up grey, which is fine if that is what you want!

I like to top my cheesecake with a simple chocolate ganache and fresh whipped cream and of course more Oreos.

For the ganache, you'll need heavy cream and chocolate. Many people use chocolate chips but I prefer to use good quality chocolate and finely chop it.

Check out all my cheesecake baking tips here.

📖 How do you make Oreo cheesecake

Like any cheesecake you must be patient, it's not a dessert you whack together in 30 minutes. But it is so worth the wait. I always make my cheesecakes the day before I want to serve them. Chilling the cheesecake overnight ensures the best end result, in my opinion.

slice of oreo cheesecake on a white plate with more cheesecake in the background sitting on a grey surface with a navy blue linen

Starting off with a thick crust made of crushed Oreos and butter. I like to pat my crust up the sides of the pan as well as the bottom. I am all about texture and more crust against all that cheesecake filling makes me happy!

pack of oreos in packaging then in a bowl of a food processor on a grey surface

Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside. Preheat your oven to 325F/163C. In a food processor, crush the Oreos until they become a fine crumb. You could also place the Oreos in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin but I find it easiest to use the food processor for crushing Oreos.

melted butter added to Oreo crumbs in a glass bowl on a grey surface

Add in the melted butter, stirring until fully combined, you should have a wet sand-like texture.

oreo cookie crust mixture in a glass bowl on a grey surface

Press into bottom and slightly up upsides of prepared pan. I like to use my hands to press it up the sides of the pan and use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press the bottom in tightly.

oreo crust pressed into a springform pan on a grey surface

Bake the Oreo crust for 5 minutes then set on a wire rack to cool while preparing the cheesecake filling.

The cheesecake filling is made with your usual suspects. Cream cheese of course and please make sure it is at room temperature, if not you will end up with a lumpy cheesecake. I cut my cream cheese into chunks to thaw it quicker. And no whipped cream cheese either, just good old blocks of cream cheese.

blocks of cream cheese in a metal mixing bowl on a grey surface

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or large bowl with an electric hand mixer beat the cream cheese for 3 minutes on low to medium speed, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Your cream cheese should be smooth and creamy with no lumps, if you have lumps your cream cheese was too cold still.

up close of whipped cream cheese in a metal mixing bowl on a grey surface

Add granulated sugar to cream cheese and beat on low for another 1-2 minutes.

sugar added to cream cheese and mixed in a metal bowl on a grey surface with a navy blue linen

Again, don't forget to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.

Add the sour cream and vanilla extract mixing until fully combined.

sour cream and vanilla extract added to cheesecake batter in a metal mixing bowl on a grey surface with a blue linen

Add in eggs and yolks one at a time. Mixing on low and scraping down the bowl.

egg added to cheesecake batter in a metal mixing bowl on a grey surface

You should have a creamy batter with no lumps.

Gently crush some more Oreos, I like to use bigger chunks so the cheesecake base color doesn't turn grey, its still more of a vanilla cheesecake with curshed Oreos in.

crushed oreos in a food processor then added to a cheesecake batter in a metal mixing bowl on a grey surface (

Gently fold in crushed Oreos.

Pour into prepared pan.

oreo cheesecake batter in a metal mixing bowl on a grey surface with a navy blue linen

Place 9-inch springform pan in a 10-inch cake pan- place cake pan in a lage roasting pan and fill roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cake pan. This prevents ANY water from getting in the cheesecake and you don't have to wrap everything with aluminum foil for the water bath.

oreo cheesecake in a springform pan in a larger cake pan in a water bath on a grey surface

Bake the cheesecake for 65 to 80 minutes, the middle of the cheesecake should jiggle just a little bit. You can also check that the internal temperature has reached 145F/63C, if you are not covering the cheesecake in chocolate ganache then keep in mind you will see the poke holes. I use my Thermapen MK4 to check.

Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour with the door slightly propped open, if your oven door won't naturally stay propped you can use a wooden spoon to keep it ajar. Then remove the cheesecake from the oven and out of the roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack on the counter for another 30-60 minutes. Finally, wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge overnight. This slow-cooling process will help prevent cracks.

To release the cheesecake from the pan I use an angled spatula to gently loosen the crust from the sides of the pan then gently release the springform pan. Then I use the same spatula to gently loosen the base crust from the bottom of the pan.

hand using an angled spatula to loosen the cheesecake from the springform pan on a grey surface

If you want to transfer to another plate I use two spatulas to hold it.

two spatulas releasing cheesecake from a springform pan bottom on a grey surface

How to make chocolate ganache

In a bowl add the finely chopped chocolate. In a saucepan heat the heavy cream until just before the boiling point. Pour the hot cream on top of the chocolate, ideally, you want all of the cream to cover the chocolate.

Let sit for 5 minutes then use a whisk to combine the cream and chocolate. The chocolate should have melted and will turn into a glossy chocolate mixture after whisking.

chocolate ganache being spread on top of an oreo cheesecake with an angled spatula on a grey surface

I like to also add whipped cream to my cheesecake, you can check out my how-to-make stabilized whipped cream post for how I make mine or you can also use store-bought!

hand piping whipped cream on top of a chocolate ganache covered oreo cheesecake on a white plate on a grey surface next to a navy blue linen

Then pipe the whipped cream around the sides of the cheesecake and top with crushed Oreos.

There you have it another perfect cheesecake!

I know you have an Oreo lover in your life. Make this cheesecake recipe for them. You will be forever their favorite person. This is decadence in its finest form. Oreo Milkshake or Oreo Cake should be next on your list!

oreo cheesecake cut open on a white plate on a grey surface next to a slice on a plate, cup of chocolate chips, piping bag of whipped cream, plate and forks

FAQ

What is the best way to serve cheesecake with clean slices?

Use a large knife dipped in hot water, then wiped clean with a clean towel to slice the cheesecake. Dip the knife in hot water and wipe clean after each slice.

How do I make a cheesecake with no cracks?

Do not overwhip the cheesecake, you do not want a ton of air bubbles. Air bubbles = cracks
When you pour the cheesecake batter into the springform pan tap the tin on the counter to release any air bubbles
Bake the Cheesecake in a Springform Pan (affiliate link) for easy release when you serve it
Do not open the oven doors when the cheesecake is baking you want all the hot air to stay in the oven until you turn the oven off
Bake the cheesecake in a water bath

How to make a water bath

A water bath ensures your cheesecake bakes at a more even temperature in a moist environment. There are two methods to prevent water from seeping into the springform pan. You can place your springform pan in a larger pan and place that larger pan in the roasting pan full of water. Or you can wrap your springform pan with heavy-duty foil and place that directly in the roasting pan with hot water. Obviously with the foil make sure there are no rips or tears as the water could seep in.

How long does a cheesecake need to chill in the fridge?

The bare minimum time to chill a full cheesecake is 6-8 hours. I suggest baking a cheesecake the day before you want to serve it so you have plenty of time to let it chill.

How to soften cream cheese quickly

The easiest way is to let your cream cheese sit on your counter at room temperature for a few hours. You can chop the cream cheese into small chunks and let it sit on a plate or sheet pan for 45-60 minutes, depending on your environment and the size of the chunks. You could also place the foil-packed cream cheese in a bowl of warm water for 15-30 minutes, again depending on your environment. Be careful you don't want it to become melted. I do not recommend softening in the microwave as it can end up melting quickly.

a slice of oreo cheesecake on a white plate with more cheesecake in the background sitting on a grey surface with a navy blue linen

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