Description
A rich, creamy, and indulgent no-bake chocolate cheesecake made with a buttery Oreo cookie crust, a luscious dark chocolate cream cheese filling, and topped with whipped cream and extra Oreos. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining or an easy summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies (for crust)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped and melted
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 10 crushed Oreos (for filling)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Extra Oreos and hot fudge (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the sides.
- Crush 24 Oreos in a food processor until fine. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Chill in fridge while preparing filling.
- Melt the chopped chocolate using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Pour in the melted chocolate and beat until combined. Gently fold in whipped cream and crushed Oreos.
- Spoon the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, extra Oreos, and drizzle with hot fudge if desired. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for best texture and clean slices.
- Use high-quality chocolate bars for rich flavor—avoid chocolate chips.
- Springform pans make for easy removal and neat presentation.
- Use a hot knife for slicing clean pieces.
- Recommended tools (affiliate links): 9” springform pan, electric mixer, food processor, mixing bowls, spatula, offset spatula, piping bag
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: no bake chocolate cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake, no bake dessert, easy summer dessert, chocolate Oreo dessert