Description
Indulge in these creamy, no-bake Oreo cheesecake bars that combine a crunchy Oreo crust with a light, fluffy cream cheese and whipped cream filling, all topped with more Oreo crumbs. Perfect for quick dessert cravings or gatherings, these bars require no oven time and come together easily with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 28 Oreo cookies
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 ounces regular cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar, scant (do not overpack)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 Oreo cookies, crushed (for folding into filling)
Topping
- 8 Oreo cookies, crushed (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Chill Mixing Bowl: Place a medium-sized metal mixing bowl in the fridge or freezer to chill, which helps the whipped cream to set up faster.
- Prepare Oreo Crust: In a food processor, pulse 28 Oreos until coarse crumbs form. Drizzle in the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is fine crumbs and holds together like wet sand. Transfer to a baking dish and press firmly into an even layer using the back of a measuring cup. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and ⅓ cup powdered sugar with a mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth, light, and fluffy. Set aside.
- Whip Cream: Remove the chilled metal bowl, add heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until firm peaks form.
- Combine Filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Fold in 8 crushed Oreos evenly throughout the filling. Spread the filling over the chilled Oreo crust in the baking dish.
- Chill Bars: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 1 hour to set properly.
- Add Topping and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the top with the remaining 8 crushed Oreos. Cut into 16 bars and enjoy chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using a chilled metal bowl helps the whipped cream whip up faster and hold its peaks better.
- Press the Oreo crust firmly to ensure it holds together when serving.
- Do not overpack powdered sugar to maintain the right sweetness balance.
- Keep the bars chilled as much as possible for optimal texture and flavor.
- For easier cutting, warm a knife in hot water and dry it before slicing the bars.