Description

A cool, rich, and incredibly easy no-bake summer dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, a smooth and airy cream cheese filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping.

Ingredients

Scale

24 full Oreo cookies (about 2 cups crumbs)
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp granulated sugar
24 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Crush 24 Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar, then press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the fridge.
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. In a separate cold bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until uniform. Pour over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.
Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a saucepan until it just starts to simmer. Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir gently until glossy and smooth. Stir in a pinch of sea salt.
Pour warm ganache over the chilled cheesecake and spread to the edges. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to set slightly.
Release the springform pan ring. Slice with a hot, clean knife for perfect edges and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Chill the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight for clean slices. Use a hot knife dipped in water and wiped dry between cuts for neat slices. Do not freeze, as the texture may become grainy.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the
Calories: 450
Sugar: 32
Sodium: 250
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 17
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 2
Protein: 6

Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, Oreo dessert, summer dessert, chocolate ganache, easy dessert, make-ahead dessert