Ultimate Oreo Cheesecake

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A perfect cookie turned into an even more perfect cake. Rich layers of Oreo-laden components come together to make a mind-blowing, decadent dessert. That well-loved sandwich cookie truly does command every inch of this Ultimate Oreo Cheesecake. Dig in.

Decadent Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

Aside from my Best Oreo Cheesecake, you will be hard-pressed to find a dessert that shows off Oreo cookies more than this ultimate Oreo cheesecake. It is absolutely brimming with them. This copycat version of the Cheesecake Factory’s Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake is pure decadence. Chocolate cake covered in chocolate ganache serves as the base for the layer of rich cheesecake that’s full of layers of whole Oreos. The cake is then topped with a light and fluffy Oreo mousse, coated in chocolate frosting, and topped with mini chocolate chips and crumbled Oreos. You get it. Oreos everywhere. It’s so good.

Noteworthy Recipe Ingredients

Oreos. More Oreos. And some other ingredients too. Here are some things to keep in mind about key ingredients. For the full list, scroll to the recipe card below.

• All-purpose flour – I use all purpose flour throughout the recipe, but feel free to use your favorite 1:1 gluten-free substitute instead.
• Natural unsweetened cocoa powder – You could try using dark or dutch-process cocoa, but your cake will likely turn out a touch more dense. I recommend sticking with the natural unsweetened cocoa.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips – Dark chocolate chips and/or milk chocolate chips would be fine here as well. Keep in mind that the ganache will be a litter thinner with milk chocolate and a little thicker with dark chocolate.
• Cream cheese – Bring the cream cheese to room temperature before using. It will incorporate with the other ingredients better and give you a smoother filling. Also be sure to use brick-style cream cheese, which is thicker, not the tub cream cheese, which is softer for spreading on things.
• Heavy whipping cream – When making the mousse, you want to start with cold heavy cream. It will whip up better.

How to Make Oreo Cheesecake

This recipe is comprised of a number of parts. It might seem like a lot but, on its own, each component is quite simple to make. So take a deep breath and follow the recipe one step at a time. Here is a basic rundown of how to make the ultimate Oreao cheesecake. Scroll to the recipe below for more detailed instructions.

To make the chocolate cake

• Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Combine the wet ingredients. Whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg white.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Whisk until a homogenous mixture is achieved.
• Add the water and whisk to combine.
• Bake. In a springform pan (the sides should be greased and the bottom lined with parchment paper), bake the cake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes. Release the baked cake from the springform pan and allow it to cool on a wire wrack.

To make the Oreo cheesecake filling

• Make the chocolate ganache. Bring the heavy whipping cream to a boil and pour it over the chocolate chips. Once they have melted, give the mixture a whisk to combine.
• Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed in the bowl of a standup mixer.
• Add. Mix. Add. Mix. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix to combine. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing between each to combine.
• Prepare to bake. Line the bottom of the springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Next, wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil. Check out this post on how to prevent your cheesecake water bath from leaking.
• Layer. Return the chocolate cake to the springform pan and spread the ganache over it in an even layer. Add 1/3 of the cheesecake filling to the pan. Smooth it out and top it with some Oreos. Repeat the cheesecake-Oreo step two more times.
• Bake. Place the filled springform pan inside a larger one and add some warm water to the outside pan (this is a water bath). Bake at 300 degrees F for ~45 minutes. Turn the oven off. Leave the cake there for 20 minutes with the door closed followed by an additional 30 minutes with the door open.
• Chill. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.

To make the Oreo mousse

• Melt. Microwave the white chocolate chips and some of the heavy whipping cream, whisking incrementally until smooth. Set aside to cool.
• Whip the rest of the heavy whipping cream, the powdered sugar, and the vanilla until stiff peaks form.
• Fold. In batches, fold the whipping cream mixture into the white chocolate mixture until combined. Then fold in the chopped Oreos.
• Spread the mousse over the cooled cheesecake and chill for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. Once chilled, remove the dessert from the springform pan.

To finish off the cheesecake

• Make the frosting. Beat the butter until smooth before adding the melted chocolate. Mix well. Add the powdered sugar and salt. Mix until smooth. Add cream as needed to get the right consistency.
• Frost the edges of the cheesecake (don’t worry about the top yet).
• Decorate. Press the crushed Oreos and mini chocolate chips into the sides of the cake.
• Frost some more. Pipe the remainder of the frosting in a spiral on top of the cheesecake and in swirls around the edge of the cake.
• Garnish. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and Oreo crumbs.
• Chill. Refrigerate until it is time to enjoy. Allow it to sit for 45 minutes at room temperature before slicing.

Tips for Success

Cheesecakes can be finicky but I have full confidence that you can succeed in making one at home. Just make sure to follow these tips and tricks. Want more? Check out my post on How to Make a Perfect Cheesecake.

• Use the right tools. Use a springform pan. This will allow you to release the cake from the pan without it falling apart. Leak-proof the pan by wrapping the exterior in aluminum foil or following my tips for other options.
• Bake in a water bath. The water bath works to distribute heat more evenly, preventing the sides of the cheesecake from browning too quickly. In addition, the steam from the water bath helps the cheesecake from drying out.
• Room temperature. Room temperature ingredients (in this case, eggs, sour cream, and cream cheese) will have an easier time incorporating, allowing you to reduce your mixing time and the risk of aerating the batter.
• Mix on low speed. You do not want to incorporate air into the cheesecake batter. Air bubbles will rise to the top of the cake in the oven, cracking the surface. Mixing at a low speed will help prevent this.
• Don’t open the oven. This will cause steam to escape the oven and the temperature to drop, disrupting the baking process and potentially ending you with a sunken cheesecake.

Can This Be Prepared in Advance?

It sure can. Make the recipe from start to finish before storing the whole thing in the refrigerator (see my notes below on proper storing techniques). I actually prefer making cheesecakes in advance because they need to chill for a few hours before serving anyway.

How to Store Oreo Cheesecake

Cheesecake must be stored in the refrigerator and can stay there for up to 4-5 days. After decorating, transfer the cake to a cake carrier, if you have one, and place it in the refrigerator. No cake carrier? No problem. Wrap the cake in a couple of layers of saran wrap and put it in the refrigerator. I suggest placing toothpicks throughout the cake so the wrap does not ruin any decorations. Alternatively, you can slice the cake and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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

Can I Freeze This?

Absolutely. Place the ultimate Oreo cheesecake in the freezer for a couple of hours to firm up before wrapping it in a couple of layers of saran wrap and storing it in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also freeze individual slices. Again, wrap them in saran wrap and place them in the freezer. When it comes time to enjoy transfer the cake or slice/s to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.

I often freeze the naked cheesecake (sans frosting, toppings, and other decorations) and wait to decorate it until I am ready to indulge. That way I can use the frosting and other goodies to cover up any imperfections that resulted from all the wrapping, freezing, and unwrapping.

More Decadent Cheesecake Recipes:

If you’ve been following me even just a little, you know I am obsessed with cheesecake. There is just something about it. This ultimate Oreo cheesecake is pretty mind-blowing, but here are a few of my favorites for you to experiment with.

• Best Oreo Cheesecake
• No Bake Golden Birthday Cake Oreo Cheesecake
• Best Salted Caramel Cheesecake
• Banana Cream Cheesecake
• Eggnog Cheesecake
• Kahlua Coffee Brownie Cheesecake
• Cannoli Cheesecake
• Tiramisu Cheesecake

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