This No Bake Oreo Cheesecake is the ultimate cookies and cream dessert. With a crunchy Oreo crust and a creamy cheesecake filling, it’s so easy to make! You don’t even need to turn the oven on.
Hello Oreos 💜
Today we’re talking cheesecake. And Oreos. This gorgeous No Bake Oreo Cheesecake is literally filled to the brim with Oreo cookies.
It’s creamy, crunchy and oh-so-easy to make.
There’s no denying that I have a serious obsession with Oreos and Oreo desserts. Are you the same way?
I don’t know when it started but I do know that Oreos are my kryptonite. And this cheesecake 👇🏻 is NOT helping things.
It was only a couple of weeks ago that I shared my famous Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream Pie with you.
And now we’ve take all the goodness of Oreos and transformed them into a cheesecake. And you are going to flip when you find out just how easy this cheesecake is to make.
First things first, there’s NO gelatine. No siree.
I don’t like to use gelatine in my no bake cheesecakes because it alters the taste, makes an easy recipe somewhat complicated AND is simply not necessary.
I mean look, this cheesecake totally hold it’s shape, does it not?
So let’s talk flavour. This cheesecake is literally bursting with all things cookies and cream.
It starts with a buttery Oreo cookie crust, made with whole Oreos. Next, is a finger-lickin’ cheesecake filling made with cream cheese, thickened cream and a touch of sour cream (ALL the creams). And a boatload of chopped Oreos.
The final touch? Swirls of whipped cream, mini Oreo cookies and plenty of Oreo crumbs.
Tips for making the perfect no bake cheesecake
- Always use a springform tin so you can easily remove your cheesecake. Simply run a butter knife around the edge and then gently remove the cake rim when you’re ready to serve.
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so you can beat it well and get rid of any lumps.
- Don’t use a cream cheese substitute or low fat version, go full fat cream cheese and full fat sour cream for maximum flavour.
- Beat your cheesecake mixture well so the mixture becomes thick and your cream is whipped.
- Let your cheesecake set in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight. This recipe doesn’t have any gelatine but if you beat the mixture well, the whipped cream will easily allow the cheesecake to hold it’s shape.
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Let’s Bake
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
An easy No Bake Oreo Cheesecake with an Oreo crust.
Ingredients
Cookie crust
- 250 grams (approximately 25 cookies) Oreo cookies
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) butter
Cheesecake filling
- 500 grams (2 and 1/2 cups) full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 65 grams (1/3 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 ml (1 cup) thickened or heavy cream*
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) full fat sour cream
- 150 grams (approximately 15 cookies) Oreo cookies, chopped
Topping
- 240 ml (1 cup) whipped cream, to decorate
- Mini Oreo cookies, to decorate
- Oreo cookies, crushed, to decorate
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8 inch springform baking tin with butter and line the bottom with baking or parchment paper.
- Add Oreo cookies (cream and all) to a food processor and blend until they resemble fine crumbs. Melt butter in the microwave and then pour over crushed Oreos and whiz again until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Pour Oreo mixture into prepared tin and press down gently using the back of a spoon to form an even layer. Pop in fridge.
- Add cream cheese, sugar and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixture until smooth and creamy. Add cream and beat for a few minutes or until mixture becomes thick and holds its shape. Add sour cream and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold through chopped Oreos. Pour cheesecake mixture on top of the Oreo cookie crust, smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Add whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe swirls of cream along the edges. Decorate with mini Oreo cookies and crushed Oreo cookie crumbs.
Notes
*Cream: You must use a high-fat cream that is suitable for whipping. Here in Australia, it’s called thickened cream. It is usually at least 35% fat and will say on the product that it is suitable for whipping. Do not use light, pouring or cooking cream or your cheesecake won’t set.
Rebecca says
Lovely cheesecake! Turned out to be a great hit with my son who normally hates cheesecake. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
★★★★★
Jessica Holmes says
Wow! Love that Rebecca!
Poppy Quigley says
Hi. What can I use instead of sour cream?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Poppy, you can use a thick Greek yogurt instead.
Louise says
I made this for my son’s birthday but it’s still soft and not really set. I’ve followed instructions to a T and left overnight…..maybe the cream should have been whipping cream ?! Any tips?
Thanks
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Louise, sorry to hear it hasn’t set for you. The cream should be whipping cream – here in Australia that’s called thickened cream. I’m sorry if that wasn’t clear! Maybe pop it on the freezer for a bit before serving?
Leez says
Hi, if I don’t have a baking tin can I use a tupperware instead? Thanks!
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Leez, I haven’t tried myself but it should be ok, just might be a little harder to remove!
Vicky Wyatt says
I didn’t have a springform tin, but put two long strips of baking paper across the cake tin, overlapping the sides, line the bottom and sides with baking paper as well. Make cheese cake, which was easy and delicious, and when set, use the overlapping strips to remove cake from tin or container and place on plate to decorate. You’ll need two people. Was very successful for us.
Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed it Vicky!
Florence says
Hi. What can I use to substitute the sour cream?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Florence, the only real substitute I would recommend is Greek yogurt.
Denise says
Hi
Do you remove the white cream part of the oreo to chop up and add to the mixture and for the base or does the whole biscuit, including the cream get used?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Denise, the whole biscuit including the cream!
Hannah says
Hello
This recipe doesn’t need eggs?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Hannah, no it doesn’t because it’s a no bake cheesecake – it doesn’t go in the oven. Hope you like it!
Emma says
Just made this last night… absolutely delicious and so easy! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
★★★★★
Jessica Holmes says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it Emma!
Hala says
What can I use instead of the cream cheese
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Hala, I don’t think there is any substitute for cream cheese in this recipe as it’s the base of the cheesecake – sorry!
Kaye says
Wow, the cake is creamy and delicious! My whole family loves it! Thanks for sharing such wonderful dessert!
★★★★★
Jessica Holmes says
Aw love hearing that Kaye! Thank you for the kind feedback!
Letitia says
Hi, i didn’t have the sour cream but i used more cream cheese, would it matter or make a realy big difference ? Thanks !
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Letitia, it will make a little bit of a difference, mostly in texture and a little in taste. Sour cream will make it more creamy with a little more tang but it should still tastes delicious with the cream cheese.
Oliver says
I was just wondering whether there was anything else you could use instead of a springform pan.
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Oliver, a springform pan allows you to easily remove the cheesecake from the pan. I would highly recommend! If you have to use a regular pan, line the sides with extra long baking paper so you can lift it out.
joanne waldron says
hi oliver i have used a normal cake tin (borrowed a spring one first time round) it was fine just slightly harder to cut up and obviously couldn’t see the layers
Linda Manunui says
Hi Jess
Can I put the oreo cheesecake in the freezer,
Would like to make in advance for Xmas
Linda
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Linda, yes that should be fine. Just let it thaw before serving ☺️
Jo says
Hi I want to make for Xmas just wondering how long it would keep for please x
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Jo, this cheesecake keeps well for up to 4 days. Hope you enjoy it.
Sadika says
Hi there I’m looking to make this recipe in the UK. Could I use double cream in place of the thickened/heavy cream?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Sadika, yes absolutely! Will be delicious!
Ilana says
Hi Jessica,
I want to make this recipe for my brother on his birthday, but I don’t have a food processor to crush the Oreos with. Is there something else I could use? I do have a blender and a Nutribullet at home, if either of those would work.
Thanks
xxx
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Ilana, you could maybe try either of those! Otherwise you can put the Oreos in a plastic ziplock bag and bash them with a rolling pin. A little bit more work but worth it! 😉