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

Why is my no bake cheesecake base soggy? ›

I'd say it's too much liquid in the cheesecake batter and it didn't set fast enough and the liquid and moisture got into the base. Baking the base would help, but I guess if you need to bake it then there's no point to make a no bake cheesecake. Buiscuits, butter and a bit of cocoa powder for the base.

Why did no bake cheesecake not set? ›

The primary reason a no-bake cheesecake is too runny or doesn't set up properly is generally the temperature of the ingredients. If your cream cheese is too warm, the mixture will be too soft and will never set up properly.

How many Oreos are in a packet? ›

Just in case anyone is wondering, there are 14 cookies in each 154g pack, and this offer is for 16 154g packs.

How many Oreos is 250 grams? ›

For a typical Oreo pie crust, you need 2 cups of Oreo crumbs (packed), so grind up 22 Oreos, which should yield about 2 cups crumbs (250g).

How do you keep a no-bake cheesecake firm? ›

To thicken a no-bake cheesecake, refrigerate it for an extended period or consider adding dissolved gelatin, more cream cheese, or Greek yogurt to the mixture before chilling.

How to thicken no-bake cheesecake filling? ›

Use Gelatin: Dissolving gelatin in a small amount of warm water and then mixing it into the filling can help stabilize and thicken it. This method is particularly useful if you're making a no-bake cheesecake.

How to fix a cheesecake that didn't set? ›

Allow The Cheesecake To Cool

After the cheesecake is done, switch off the oven and let it cool down in the oven for an hour or more. Doing this helps the cheesecake to cool down slowly and helps it to set properly.

How to know when no bake cheesecake is done? ›

If the cheesecake looks nearly set and only a small circle in the center jiggles slightly, it's done. You might worry a runny middle means raw cheesecake, but it's totally safe and normal. The center will firm up as it cools on a cooling rack, resulting in the smooth surface you want.

How do you know if no bake cheesecake is bad? ›

When in doubt, give it a smell. A sour, off-putting odor is a definite sign it has spoiled and should not be consumed. Always store your no bake cheesecake in the refrigerator. If not consuming immediately, cover it with a cake dome or plastic wrap, not foil as it can give off a metallic taste.

Is it OK to eat a whole packet of Oreos? ›

How many Oreos are considered too many? There are never too many. Okay but seriously if you eat a whole pack in one sitting you will get really nauseous and probably throw up. I would recommend sticking to the serving size plus a few more.

Does Aldi sell Oreos? ›

Party Size Oreos Original or Double Stuff. see price in store* 25.5-26.7 oz. *Available while quantities last.

How many Oreos are in a pound? ›

A pound of regular Oreos has about 40 cookies.

What is the best selling cookie in the world? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

What does Oreo mean in Greek? ›

Etymology. The origin of the name "Oreo" is unknown, but there are many hypotheses, including derivations from the French word or, meaning "gold", or from the Greek word ωραίο (oreo) meaning "nice" or "attractive". Others believe that the cookie was named Oreo simply because the name was short and easy to pronounce.

Who invented the Oreo? ›

Samuel J. Porcello (May 23, 1935 – May 12, 2012) was an American food scientist who worked at Nabisco for 34 years. He is particularly noted for his work on the modern Oreo cookie. Porcello held five patents directly related to the Oreo.

How do you keep a cheesecake base from getting soggy? ›

Tip: To get more crispness in the cheesecake base, brush some lightly beaten egg white over the surface of the biscuit layer before you bake it. The egg wash will form a layer between the cheesecake base and filling, and this will help to reduce the amount of moisture penetrating the biscuit base.

What consistency should no bake cheesecake batter be? ›

If you aren't sure if your cheesecake mixture is too soft, or firm enough – think of the cheesecake mixture like meringue. I find that my cheesecake mixture is perfect, when I can pick a dollop up with a spoon or spatula, and the cheesecake mixture stays firm – it doesn't slide off, at all!

Does no bake cheesecake get firm? ›

But given time to chill all the way down to 40°F (4°C), which takes about six hours, the filling becomes firm and dense, much more like a "real" cheesecake and far easier to slice. During that time, the filling will lend some of its moisture to the crust, making it considerably less crumbly.

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