Easy Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Recipe (2024)

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Are you ready for this heavenly, chocolatey delight?! I present to you, the chocolate Oreo cheesecake! This cheesecakeconsists of an Oreo crust, a rich cream cheese and cocoa-based filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.

Cheesecake has always seemed like a very intimidating recipe to make. This is a very simple recipe that doesn’t involve a water bath or any other tedious steps!

I’m not against special-use kitchen equipment. A loaf pan should be required for all kitchens, to make pumpkin swirl bread. You likely already have muffin tins, which can also make some peanut butter cups. While crème brûlée should use ramekins, any small bowls you use for ingredient prep or snacks are great.

Table of Contents

  • Springform Pan
  • The Oreo Crust
  • Chocolate Ganache
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Springform Pan

For starters, most cheesecake recipescall for a springform pan. This is essentialto the recipe because the sides of the cake pan expand and the bottom can be removed, allowing you to easily remove the cheesecake from the pan. If you don’t have one, you’ll absolutely want to invest in one.

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The Oreo Crust

The bottom crust consists of crushed Oreos and melted butter. It’s quickly baked to form a firm and crunchy base for the cheesecake filling. The good news is, there is no need to remove the frosting filling from the Oreos—in fact, it contributes to the sweetness.

Chocolate Ganache

With an Oreo crust and chocolate cheesecake filling, some would be satisfied. But for me, the more chocolate the better. The chocolate ganache is a combo of heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Slowly heated and melted together in a saucepan, it forms a rich and thick chocolate sauce that can be poured over the entire top of the cheesecake.

I topped the ganache with more crushed and halved Oreo cookies, but the possibilities are endless! Reese’s maybe?

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Easy Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

By: Patty

Servings: 10

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

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A rich and simple dark chocolate cheesecake with a serious Oreo twist and melted chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 24 Oreos, crushed (do not have to remove filling)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

For the filling

  • 4 8- ounce packages cream cheese, room temp
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup chocolate chips, melted (I use Ghirardelli 60% Cacao bittersweet)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch

For the ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Extra crushed and halved Oreos for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove cream cheese from the fridge to soften.

  • Grease the bottom and sides of an 8 to 10-inch springform pan.

  • For the crust, place 24 Oreo cookies in large Ziplock bag and finely crush with a rolling pin. Mix with butter in a bowl. Press crust mixture into the bottom of the greased springform pan and bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.

  • In another bowl or stand mixer, mix the cream cheese on a medium-low speed until creamy and soft, about 1 minute. Add all remaining cheesecake filling ingredients and mix until fully incorporated on medium-low speed. Spread filling evenly over Oreo crust.

  • Place the cheesecake back in the oven and bake for 30 minutes; the center of the cheesecake should jiggle just slightly with a gentle shake of the pan.

  • Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake sit in the oven with the door slightly cracked for 30 more minutes, then let sit on the countertop for another 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.

For the ganache

  • In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat. As soon as the cream begins to boil, remove from heat and immediately whisk in chocolate chips, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.

  • Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and carefully slide off the removable metal bottom. If you’re nervous about damaging the cake, you can absolutely leave it on the bottom base. Pour ganache over the cheesecake, starting in the center and spiraling out to the edges; use a silicone spatula to gently spread the ganache to the edges, letting it drip a little.

  • Top ganache with crushed and halved Oreos as desired. Place back in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to let the ganache set. Serve and enjoy the chocolatey goodness! As an added bonus, dip the Oreo halves in ganache before placing them on the top.

Notes

To cut Oreo halves, use a large serrated bread knife and slowly saw through the cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 40.5gProtein: 6.3gFat: 33.3gSaturated Fat: 19.8gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 383mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 27.1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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FAQs

What is Oreo cheesecake made of? ›

Oreo Cheesecake Ingredients

Oreos: You'll need about 24 Oreos (16 for the crust and eight for the filling). Butter: Melted butter gives the crust moisture and helps bind the cookie crumbs together. Cream cheese: The Oreo cheesecake filling starts with three packages of cream cheese.

Why is no-bake cheesecake runny? ›

It's the fat content in the cream cheese and the heavy cream that gives no-bake cheese cake its creamy texture. If your cheese cake doesn't taste creamy, or if it's gone runny despite using fridge-cold ingredients, the most likely reason is that you used low fat ingredients.

How to store a no-bake cheesecake? ›

After it sets in the refrigerator, wrap the whole pan (you can remove the sides if desired) in 1 layer of plastic wrap, then 1 layer of aluminum foil. No-bake cheesecake freezes wonderfully for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then slice and serve.

What is the chocolate ingredient in Oreos? ›

However, Oreos aren't made from unprocessed cocoa. They're made from cocoa that has been refined through an alkalizing process -- which is often called "Dutch process chocolate." (According to Martha Stewart, Dutch process chocolate, which is the type of chocolate most often used in recipes, is is milder and smoother.)

What is the white stuff in Oreos called? ›

You may have noticed that any time that filling is mentioned on Oreo packaging, it's called “creme.” This is no typo. Technically, the creamy filling inside an Oreo is not cream at all: The recipe used actually contains no dairy; as such, the FDA prohibits Nabisco from labeling the product as “cream.”

How to fix no bake cheesecake mistakes? ›

If your filling is really runny, you can add a little bit of gelatin or cornstarch to thicken it up. Gelatin is great for adding firmness, while cornstarch can thicken the mixture without making it too firm.

How do I make my no bake cheesecake firmer? ›

Thickener. In a no-bake cheesecake, there are three typical ways that you create structure: folding in stiffly whipped heavy cream, folding in an alternative stabilizer like Cool Whip, or gelatin.

How many carbs are in an Oreo Dream Extreme cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory? ›

Cheesecake Factory Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake (1 slice) contains 235g total carbs, 209g net carbs, 15g fat, 34g protein, and 1205 calories.

How many calories are in Popeyes Oreo cheesecake? ›

Out of the current desserts Popeyes offers, by numbers alone, the Oreo Cheesecake Cup is the most indulgent of the lot (and in some categories, it makes the fried chicken seem like a healthy option!). A single cup contains 580 calories, 36 grams of fat, and 19 grams of saturated fat.

Can you over mix no bake cheesecake? ›

Mixing the filling for longer than the recipe says.

To my regret, I found a super-soft cheesecake waiting the next day as a result. Try this: Make sure you use room-temperature cream cheese (more on that below) and use a hand mixer or mix by hand to avoid breaking the emulsion created by the cream cheese.

Can you leave no bake cheesecake out overnight? ›

Thus, cheesecake is perishable. Even if your recipe is traditional in that you bake your cheesecake (no-bake recipes don't contain eggs), once it has had a chance to cool outside the oven (about an hour), it must go back in the fridge.

Should I cover no bake cheesecake in the fridge? ›

Cover with plastic and refrigerate until the filling is firm and cold, about 6 hours or to an internal temperature of 40°F (4°C).

What is the Oreo cracker made of? ›

Oreos contain the following: Sugar, unbleached enriched flour, high oleic canola and palm oil, cocoa, high fructose corn syrup, leavening, cornstarch, salt, soy lecithin, vanillin and chocolate.

What is cheesecake made of? ›

Cheesecake is a dessert made with a soft fresh cheese (typically cottage cheese, cream cheese, quark or ricotta), eggs, and sugar. It may have a crust or base made from crushed cookies (or digestive biscuits), graham crackers, pastry, or sometimes sponge cake.

What is Oreo ice cream cake made of? ›

This quick and easy Oreo ice cream cake is the ultimate dessert! This homemade dessert features layers of crushed Oreos, ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. It has a distinct cookies and cream flavor. Perfect for any occasion!

What is cheesecake base made of? ›

To make a digestive cheesecake base, you'll need 250g of digestives and 125g of unsalted butter. First place your digestive biscuits into a food processor until they are finely crushed. Then mix in your melted unsalted butter and process until it's well combined.

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