Best Oreo Cheesecake

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This really is the BEST Oreo Cheesecake you’ll ever have! The filling is thick, creamy, and absolutely bursting with Oreos. It’s baked in an Oreo crust and topped with white chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and more Oreos. Delicious!

The Best Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

If you’ve been following my blog, you probably already know this but for those of you who are new here, I have a confession. I am love Oreos and cheesecake. So what could be better than putting the two together in one sinfully delicious dessert?

While I love a good no bake cheesecake, there’s no substitute for the real thing. This Oreo cheesecake is made up of a thick, creamy cheesecake filling that is loaded with crumbled Oreos and big cookies ‘n cream flavor. The filling is broken up by chopped Oreo cookies that add even more flavor to every bite. Everything sits on top of my trusty Oreo Cookie Crust Recipe and is topped with a rich white chocolate ganache. Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is.

Why You’ll Love This Oreo Cheesecake

Oreos and cheesecake wrapped into one dessert? What’s not to love? Here are some of my favorite things about the best Oreo cheesecake ever.

• So. Many. Oreos. If you are an Oreo fan like me, you will not be disappointed. From the crust to the filling to the decorations, this cheesecake is absolutely bursting with Oreos.
• Great texture. I love the smooth, creamy cheesecake filling. The Oreos add some texture, but soften while the cheesecake bakes.
• Easy to make it your own. There is a lot of room to play with this recipe. Try using a different flavor of Oreo, a flavored whipped cream such as my Baileys Chocolate Whipped Cream, or consider using Chocolate Ganache instead of white chocolate ganache.

What You’ll Need

Here is a list of ingredients you will need to make this Oreo cookie cheesecake. Make sure to scroll to the recipe card below for exact measurements.

Crust

• Oreos – Lots of them! You are welcome to play around with other Oreo flavors if you would like. That goes for all of the Oreos in this recipe. There’s no need to remove the filling from the Oreos. You’ll use the whole cookie.
• Butter – Feel free to use salted or unsalted butter.

Filling

• Cream cheese – The cream cheese should be at room temperature. It will incorporate into the other ingredients more easily resulting in a smooth filling and helping to keep you from over-mixing. Also be sure to use brick-style cream cheese, which is thicker, not the tub cream cheese, which is softer for spreading on things.
• Sugar
• All-purpose flour – You can use your favorite 1:1 gluten-free flour instead or use cornstarch in half the amount.
• Sour cream – For an extra creamy texture.
• Vanilla extract – For flavor.
• Eggs – It is important that the eggs are at room temperature. They will mix more easily into the filling, helping to prevent over-mixing.
• Oreo crumbs
• Oreos (quartered)

White Chocolate Ganache

• White chocolate chips – You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips instead if you would like, but you’ll need to adjust the amount of cream. You can refer to the chocolate ganache linked above.
• Heavy whipping cream – Do not try to use a dairy product that has a lower fat percentage such as half and half or milk. They will make the ganache runny.
• Chopped Oreos

Whipped Cream

• Heavy whipping cream – Make sure that the heavy whipping cream is cold otherwise it will not whip up and hold volume properly.
• Powdered sugar – Do not try to use a different kind of sugar here. The powdered sugar stabilizes the whipped cream so that it doesn’t wilt.
• Vanilla extract
• Oreos

How to Make Oreo Cheesecake

Here’s a quick overview of how to make this decadent Oreo cheesecake. Don’t forget to scroll to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

Make the Crust

• Prep. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides.
• Form the crust. Mix together the crust ingredients and press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes.
• Leakproof the pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil.

Make the Filling & Assemble Cheesecake

• Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
• Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth.
• Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.

• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition.
• Stir in the Oreo crumbs.

• Make layers. Pour a third of the cheesecake filling into the crust. Top it with half of the quartered Oreos. Repeat and top with the remaining filling.
• Make a water bath. Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

• Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Cool slowly. Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes. Crack the door of the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 30 minutes.
• Chill. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and the water bath. Unwrap the pan and refrigerate the cake for 5-6 hours before removing it from the pan and placing it on a serving dish to be decorated.

Make Ganache, Whipped Cream & Decorate

• Make the ganache. Heat the heavy cream just to boiling and pour it over the white chocolate chips. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes. Whisk until smooth and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Make the whipped cream, Whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.

• Decorate. Pipe swirls of whipped cream onto the top outer edge of the cheesecake, sprinkle the cake with chopped Oreos, and add an Oreo half to each whipped cream swirl.
• Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Tips For the Best Homemade Oreo Cheesecake

Cheesecakes are some of my favorite desserts on the planet. They require some love and attention, though. That’s why I have assembled a list of tips and tricks that will help you achieve the best result possible. Interested in learning more? Check out my post on How to Make a Perfect Cheesecake.

• Room temperature ingredients. Make sure the cream cheese and eggs used in the filling are at room temperature. They will incorporate more smoothly and easily into the batter helping to ensure a lump-free filling and to prevent over-mixing.
• Don’t over-mix. Over-mixing will incorporate more air into the filling which can cause the cheesecake to crack as it bakes. So mix just until everything is incorporated. No more.
• Mix on low speed. When making the filling, mix on low speed. This will help prevent excess air from getting trapped in the filling and causing cracks in the finished product.
• Layers. In order to avoid cracks in your cheesecake, it is important that the Oreos in the filling stay beneath the surface, which is why the Oreos are layered into the filling instead of just stirred in. Some air bubbles may still rise to the surface, giving you a lumpy top, but hopefully no major cracks.
• Don’t jostle the cake. Try not to jostle the cake too much when making layers. This can cause the chopped Oreo to rise to the top.
• Make a leak-proof water bath. It can be tempting to skip the hassle of making a water bath for your cheesecake. Don’t do it. A water bath will keep your cheesecake from over browning on the edges and from developing cracks in the surface. Wrap the outside of your springform pan with aluminum foil and place it in a pan that is slightly larger. Fill the exterior pan with water so that the water comes halfway up the springform. If you find that setup often leaks, I’ve got you covered. Check out my post on How to Bake Cheesecake in a Water Bath. I have a couple other methods that work even better.
• Cool slowly. When the cheesecake is “done” baking, allow it to sit in the closed oven with the heat off for 30 minutes before cracking the oven door and letting it sit for another 30 minutes. The cake will continue to cook during this process. In addition, the slow cooling will help prevent the cake from cracking.

Decorating Ideas

Sure this Oreo cheesecake would be absolutely delicious without any decorations at all, but you’ve come so far. Why not make it extra pretty? Plus, if you get some air bubbles or cracks, those can be covered. Here are some of my favorite ways to decorate this delicious dessert.

• White chocolate ganache. I love adding smooth white chocolate ganache (or regular chocolate ganache) to the top of the cake. The flavor reminds me of the cream portion of the Oreos. Plus it covers up any cracks that may have arisen in the baking process.
• Whipped cream swirls. Pipe some whipped cream around the top border of the cake for a little extra pizazz.
• More Oreos. This is the BEST Oreo cheesecake after all. It seems fitting that you would finish it off with more Oreos. Sprinkle the top of the cake with crumbled oreos and sit some halved Oreos upright in the whipped cream. Now that’s a pretty cake!

Can Oreo Cheesecake Be Made In Advance?

Yes, it can! Go ahead and bake the Oreo cheesecake, let it cool, and top it with white chocolate ganache up to 3 days before you plan on serving. Once the ganache has set, seal it in an airtight cake carrier or wrap it in a double layer of saran wrap and store it in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, make the whipped cream and decorate the cake with whipped cream swirls, Oreo crumbles, and halved Oreos.

How to Store Cheesecake

If you find yourself with leftover cheesecake, not to worry. Cheesecake keeps quite nicely. Just seal the cake in an airtight cake carrier and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. No cake carrier? No problem. Wrap the cheesecake in a double layer of saran wrap instead. I recommend using toothpicks to prop the saran wrap away from any decorations. If you have already sliced the cake, arrange the slices in a single layer in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator.

Want to freeze your cheesecake? Pop the cheesecake in the freezer for a couple of hours to firm up before wrapping it in a double layer of saran wrap. Although it’s not the end of the world, I do recommend doing this before adding the whipped cream and Oreos to the top. Store the dessert in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy, allow the cake to thaw in the refrigerator before serving. If you froze the cake before decorating it, make the whipped cream, pipe it onto the cake, and decorate it with Oreos. Yummy!

Want to learn more? Check out my post on How To Store Cheesecake.

More Oreo Desserts:

Are you as obsessed with Oreos as I am? If you are, you’re in luck. I have made so many different Oreo desserts over the years and I want to share them with you. Here are some of my favorites.

• Oreo Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cake
• No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
• Ultimate Oreo Cheesecake
• Chocolate Oreo Cake
• Oreo Brookie Layer Cake
• Oreo Brookie Cheesecake
• Oreo Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake

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