Cookies and cream cheesecake stacks an Oreo crust with creamy Oreo cheesecake studded with chunks for the loaded oreo dessert that broke TikTok. ♡
This viral cookies and cream cheesecake is the loaded Oreo dessert that flooded the algorithm in 2024. A buttery Oreo cookie crust holds a creamy cheesecake filling packed with crushed Oreo chunks throughout, then gets crowned with Oreo crumbs and whole cookies for the maximum oreo dessert moment. (more viral cheesy garlic bread chicken ideas).
The decadent Oreo loaded cheesecake everyone needed. Let’s make it together.
Ingredients
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
- 30 whole Oreo cookies, for crust
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened 1 hour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups cold heavy cream
- 20 whole Oreo cookies, for filling, divided
- 8 whole Oreo cookies, for top, divided
How to Make Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
- Crust. Crush 30 Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Press into a 9 inch springform pan. Chill 20 minutes.
- Beat. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla 2 minutes until smooth and lump free.
- Whip. In a separate bowl whip cold cream to stiff peaks, 3 minutes.
- Fold. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions.
- Crush. Roughly chop 15 Oreos into chunks (not crumbs). Crush remaining 5 Oreos fine. Fold both into the cheesecake filling.
- Layer. Spread filling over the crust and smooth the top. Chill 6 hours.
- Top. Crumble 4 Oreos over the top in chunky pieces. Press 4 whole Oreos vertically into the top edge as garnish before slicing.
Why This Recipe Works
Oreo cheesecake hit a viral spike on TikTok in 2024 thanks to the chunk pull shot in the cross section. The Oreo hashtag has over 8 billion views and bakers started loading more Oreos into desserts than ever before. The cheesecake format became the most photographed because every slice shows defined Oreo chunks suspended in creamy white filling.
Using both crushed Oreo crumbs and chunks gives the right texture distribution. Just crumbs makes the cheesecake gray and pasty, while just chunks creates uneven bites. Mixing fine crumbs into the filling for color and chunky pieces for texture balances the look and the bite, which is what makes the cross section TikTok video shot worth the scroll stop.
Using a no bake format avoids the cracking problems that plague baked cheesecakes loaded with mix ins. Baked cheesecakes with chunks need careful temperature control to avoid cracks around the chunks, while a no bake version sets in the fridge and stays smooth. The no bake also means no water bath fuss and slices clean every time.
Tips
- Use full Oreos with the cream filling, not just the wafers, for the most authentic flavor.
- Soften cream cheese 1 full hour at room temp for a smooth lump free filling.
- Crush most Oreos fine but leave 1/2 cup chunky for visible pieces in the filling.
- Chill 6 hours minimum for clean slices.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Common mistake: do not over crush all the Oreos. The cheesecake reads pasty if you do.
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Variations
- Use mint Oreos for a thin mint cheesecake version.
- Add a layer of melted dark chocolate between the crust and the filling.
- Drizzle hot fudge over each slice before serving for extra decadence.
- Add 1 cup chocolate chips to the filling for extra chocolate.
- Use Golden Oreos for a vanilla cookies and cream version.
- Top with whipped cream rosettes and a mini Oreo on each rosette.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Over crushing all Oreos. Leave 1/2 cup chunky for visible pieces. All fine crumbs make the cheesecake gray and pasty.
- Cold cream cheese. Soften 1 full hour. Cold cream cheese stays lumpy and ruins the smooth filling.
- Skipping the parchment. Line the springform with parchment so the crust releases cleanly from the bottom.
- Slicing too soon. Chill 6 hours minimum. The cheesecake needs time to firm up for clean slices.
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
Ingredients
Method
- **Crust.** Crush 30 Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Press into a 9 inch springform pan. Chill 20 minutes.
- **Beat.** Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla 2 minutes until smooth and lump free.
- **Whip.** In a separate bowl whip cold cream to stiff peaks, 3 minutes.
- **Fold.** Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions.
- **Crush.** Roughly chop 15 Oreos into chunks (not crumbs). Crush remaining 5 Oreos fine. Fold both into the cheesecake filling.
- **Layer.** Spread filling over the crust and smooth the top. Chill 6 hours.
- **Top.** Crumble 4 Oreos over the top in chunky pieces. Press 4 whole Oreos vertically into the top edge as garnish before slicing.
Notes
FAQ
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