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This easy no-bake Funfetti Oreo birthday cake cheesecake is full of birthday cake flavor! Made with Funfetti cake mix & Golden Birthday Cake Oreos, it’s the perfect recipe for any celebration.
The Best Birthday Cake Cheesecake
Nothing says “Happy Birthday!!!” like Funfetti birthday cake. It’s that kiddo-friendly, fluffy, vanilla cake chock-full of rainbow sprinkles that we have all devoured enthusiastically regardless of our age. Imagine that nostalgic delight combined with my favorite dessert, cheesecake.
The tang of the cheesecake perfectly balances the glorious sweetness of the Funfetti cake mix (with extra sprinkles) incorporated into the batter. Sounds pretty perfect, right? Sandwich it between a Golden Birthday Cake Oreo crust and a light and fluffy whipped cream topping and you’ve got yourself a dessert perfect for any celebration.
More in a chocolate Oreo cookie mood? I get it. I love those too. Try my Best Oreo Cheesecake or this No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake.
What Does Funfetti Cheesecake Taste Like?
Funfetti cheesecake tastes like the perfect combination of sweet, nostalgic, light, and fluffy vanilla birthday cake (you know, the kind with rainbow sprinkles in it!) and delightfully tangy cheesecake. It is chock-full of Golden Birthday Cake Oreos, rainbow sprinkles, and Funfetti flavor. Sugar rush anyone?
What You’ll Need
Golden Birthday Cake Oreos, Funfetti cake mix, rainbow sprinkles, and more. Can you think of a more celebratory combination? Here’s what you’ll need to make this birthday cake cheesecake. Scroll to the recipe below for detailed measurements.
For the crust
- Golden Birthday Cake Oreos. Out of oreos? No problem. You could easily sub in Nila wafers or graham crackers here.
- Sprinkles. Choose whichever color you’d like. I am partial to rainbow sprinkles.
- Butter. You will need to melt the butter. It holds all the crumbs and sprinkles together.
For the filling
- Cream cheese. The cream cheese must be at room temperature. It will incorporate into the batter much more smoothly, giving you a smooth, creamy filling. Be sure to use brick-style cream cheese, which is thicker than tub-style.
- Sugar. Use granulated sugar here.
- Vanilla extract
- Funfetti cake mix. You are actually going to heat treat the cake mix before adding it to avoid any issues from raw flour.
- Milk. I suggest using whole milk or 2%.
- Cool whip. Feeling adventurous? Make your own homemade whipped cream instead!
- Golden Birthday Cake Oreo crumbs
- Golden Birthday Cake Oreo, chopped
- Sprinkles. I like rainbow sprinkles, but you can choose whichever color you’d like.
For the whipped cream topping
- Heavy whipping cream. The heavy whipping cream must be cold otherwise it will not hold volume properly.
- Powdered sugar. Do not attempt to use a different sugar here. The powdered sugar stabilizes the whipped cream so it won’t wilt.
- Vanilla extract
- Golden Birthday Cake Oreo crumbs. These are optional, but fun on top.
- Golden Birthday Cake Oreos
How to Make No-Bake Funfetti Oreo Birthday Cake Cheesecake
A crust, a glorious filling, and a light and fluffy whipped cream is all it takes folks. Here’s a basic rundown of how to make this delightful birthday cake cheesecake. Make sure to scroll to the recipe below for more detailed instructions.
To make the crust
- Pulse the Oreos and sprinkles in a food processor to form crumbs.
- Combine the Oreo crumbs and sprinkle mixture with the melted butter.
- Press the crust into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a springform pan and refrigerate until firm.
To make the filling
- Mix together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, cake mix, and milk and mix until combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip followed by the Oreo crumbs, chopped Oreos, and sprinkles.
- Spread the filling over the crust and refrigerator for 4-5 hours before removing the sides of the springform pan.
To finish
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe swirls of whipped cream around the top of the cheesecake.
- Garnish with Oreo crumbs and Oreo halves.
Tips for Preparing a No-Bake Cheesecake
I love a no-bake cheesecake. They are so quick and easy to throw together. There are a few simple tips and tricks that will give you the best possible outcome.
- Room-temperature cream cheese. Unless you want lumps in your cheesecake filling, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. It will incorporate smoothly with the other ingredients whereas cold cream cheese will not.
- Cold heavy whipping cream. It is crucial that the heavy cream start out chilled. It will not hold volume in the whipping process otherwise. No one wants a flat whipped cream.
- Use a springform pan. Trust me. Pulling a cheesecake out of a normal cake pan is an absolute pain. Make sure to use a springform pan. It will leave you with a much cleaner, more visually appealing, hassle-free result. Don’t have one? You can easily purchase a springform pan online or in stores.
- Let it set. In order for the filling to firm up properly, this no-bake cheesecake must chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours before topping and serving. Otherwise, you will have a sloppy mess.
Serving Suggestions
This celebratory dessert is a magnificent experience all on its own. That doesn’t mean you can’t dress it up a bit with a fun accompaniment or two. Here are some of my favorite things to serve alongside this birthday cake cheesecake.
- Ice cream. Serve this yummy dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Got a little extra time on your hands? Make your own! This Birthday Cake Ice Cream will absolutely blow your mind.
- Sauce. I love drizzling a bit of my Easy Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce, Easy Strawberry Sauce, or even this Easy Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe over this no-bake birthday cake cheesecake.
How to Store Leftovers
Find yourself with leftovers? No problem. Go ahead and close the remainder of the cheesecake in an airtight cake carrier and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. No cake carrier? No problem. Wrap the birthday cake cheesecake in a double layer of plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Use toothpicks to prop the plastic wrap away from the cake so as not to ruin any decorations.
Can I Freeze This?
You can! I suggest doing so before adding the whipped cream topping. Place the untopped cake in the freezer for a couple of hours to firm up (this is called flash freezing) before wrapping it in a double layer of plastic wrap and storing it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Already topped the cake and looking to store slices? Flash freeze the individual slices before (a) wrapping them in plastic wrap or (b) sealing them together in an airtight container with a sheet of parchment paper separating any layers. Store the slices in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Regardless of the method you choose, when it comes time to enjoy, transfer the cake or slices to the refrigerator to thaw overnight before diving in.
More Oreo Cheesecakes
I. Love. Oreos. I also equally love cheesecake. So, naturally, I have a plethora of Oreo cheesecake recipes just waiting for you to try. This birthday cake cheesecake is exceptional but here are some of my other favorites.
- No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
- Best Oreo Cheesecake
- Chocolate Oreo Cake
- Ultimate Oreo Cheesecake
- Mint Oreo Cheesecake
- Oreo Brookie Cheesecake
No-Bake Funfetti Oreo Birthday Cake Cheesecake Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minnutes
- Total Time: 5 hours, 30 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 Slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Happy Birthday! No-bake birthday cake cheesecake is made with Funfetti cake mix & Golden Birthday Cake Oreos. It’s filled with birthday cake flavor and makes the perfect dessert for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 25 Golden Birthday Cake Oreos
- 2–3 tbsp sprinkles
- 1/4 cup (56g) butter, melted
For the filling
- 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Funfetti cake mix, heat treated
- 2 tbsp milk
- 8 oz cool whip (or homemade whipped cream)
- 1 1/2 cups (162g) Golden Birthday Cake Oreo crumbs (from about 16 Oreos)
- 7–10 Golden Birthday Cake Oreo, chopped
- 6 tbsp sprinkles
For the whipped cream topping
- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 6 tbsp (44g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Golden Birthday Cake Oreo crumbs, optional
- Golden Birthday Cake Oreos, cut in half
Instructions
To make the crust
- To make the crust, add the Oreos and sprinkles to a food processor. Pulse until they form crumbs.
- Combine the Oreo crumbs and sprinkles with the melted butter and stir together until well combined.
- Press the crumbs into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Set in the refrigerator to firm.
To make the filling
- To make the filling, mix the cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with a mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, cake mix and milk and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream).
- Add the Oreo crumbs, chopped Oreos and sprinkles and gently stir until well combined.
- Spread the filling evenly into crust and smooth the top. Set in the refrigerator until firm, 4-5 hours.
- Remove the cheesecake from the pan.
To finish
- To make the whipped cream topping, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe swirls of whipped cream around the top of the cheesecake. Top with additional Oreo crumbs and Oreo halves, if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
To use homemade whipped cream in the cheesecake filling, substitute 1 1/4 cups cold heavy whipping cream and 1/2 cup powdered sugar for the Cool Whip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 31.7 g
- Sodium: 334.7 mg
- Fat: 23.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.3 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
Categories
Enjoy!
Hello Lyndsey. This recipe looks so delicious and I especially love the addition of the birthday cake Oreos mixed in the cheesecake. How can I make a baked version of this cheesecake?
I haven’t made a baked version, but you could use birthday cake oreos in this oreo cheesecake to make something similar.
My family went crazy for this!
So glad to hear that!
I’ve made this recipe several times and it’s always great! was wondering if I could
convert to mini cheesecakes, like your regular Oreo mini cheesecakes. Also, how long and at what temp do I bake the funfetti mix! Thanks!
So glad you’ve enjoyed it! I would think making it into minis like the Oreo ones would be fine. I would toast the cake mix at 350 for about five minutes.
Can you use regular golden Oreos for this? Having a hard time finding the birthday cake flavored ones now
Yes, you can.
What does this mean.. “1 cup Funfetti cake mix, toasted “… do I put the cake mix on a sheet pan & in the oven? if so what temp & how long? Thanks!
Yep, that’s what it means. It’s to make the “raw” flour food safe. Pop it in the oven at 350 degrees for about five minutes.
Thank you for asking this, because I was clueless on what it meant 😆
I made this for my daughter’s birthday- my husband (who doesn’t eat many sweets) loved it & says its probably the best desert he’s ever eaten. Delicious & not too difficult to make!
Can you use the chocolate birthday cake oreos and if so would you need to adjust any of the other ingredients?
It was a blast serving this up and having everybody ooh and ahh over your creation. My birthday person almost cried from happiness!
I’m toasting the Cake mix with nothing added to it?
Correct. You’re basically heat-treating the flour in the mix to make sure there’s no issues with the flour.
How long do you toast the cake mix for and at what temperature?
Has anyone tried making this with plain golden oreos? Is it just as good? They only make birthday oreos with chocolate cookies now, I can’t find golden ones anywhere. 🙁
It should be fine with the plain Golden Oreos.
Hey Lindsay! I really want to try this recipe, but I just have a couple questions.
Does the cream cheese and butter need to be room temp? I know that some people do it and some people don’t. Also for the cake mix, is it just a cup of the dry powder? Or do you add the oil, eggs, and water? Thanks again!
Yes, the ingredients list the cream cheese as needing to be room temperature. The butter used in the crust is going to be melted so it doesn’t matter if it’s cold or not. And yes, the cake mix is used dry.
I made this cheesecake for my good friend and she LOVED IT. I have also made the funfetti cake from this website multiple times and its always a hit! I love your recipes they are delicious. Keep up the amazing work by walking in your calling!
I’m so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the recipes!
Made the Golden Oreo cheesecake for my daughter’s 25th birthday. A HUGE hit with everyone. Thanks for such a great recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Hello Lindsay, I made this for my daughters 26th birthday back in Sept. Now she is about to have twins any minute 🤗
She has requested this cheesecake again but in mini form. I’m not sure if I can swap like that. You did explain before that no bake cheesecakes tend to be a bit softer than others. This one came out perfect for me. So light and fluffy, I’m hoping the mini ones would as well! Thanks so much for sharing.😁
Omg congratulations!! So fun! It’s been a while since I made this cheesecake but if I remember correctly it’s fairly firm one. I think it would be OK.
When using whipping cream instead of cool whip (I’m from the uk and we don’t have cool whip here) do I whip the cream until thick and mix it with the powder red sugar before folding into the cheesecake mixture?
I whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form and then fold it into the mixture.