This delicious and easy no-bake Oreo cheesecake is made with just a handful of ingredients. Enjoy a light and creamy Oreo cheesecake filling on top of an Oreo cookie crust – no baking required!
Hey friends! I cannot tell y’all how many times I’ve been asked to share cheesecake recipes. It’s definitely requested more than any other dessert! Well, today I am giving the people what they want and sharing what I believe is my easiest cheesecake recipe yet—a no-bake Oreo cheesecake!
The Easiest No-Bake Dessert
Now, y’all know I love me a nice and fancy baked cheesecake. I have plenty of cheesecake recipes that require the works—springform pans, water baths, and hours of your time. If you want a cheesecake recipe that rivals The Cheesecake Factory, some of my favorites are my Creamy Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Peach Cobbler Cheesecake, or Red Velvet Cheesecake.
But today is all about making a pretty simple cheesecake. I wanted to make something everyone would like, and I haven’t come across anyone who didn’t like Oreos! So that’s exactly why this no-bake recipe is an easy Oreo cheesecake.
The hardest part of this recipe is letting it sit in the fridge to set. It’s the perfect dessert for Oreo lovers, cheesecake lovers, or anyone with a sweet tooth. It’s light and creamy, with chunks of crushed Oreos mixed perfectly throughout. What’s not to love!
Ingredients for No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
I use only a handful of simple ingredients for this no-bake dessert, and the best part is, most (if not all) of them can be replaced with generic brands if you’re a baddie on a budget. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient measurements and directions. Here’s your shopping list:
- Oreo Cookies: you’ll need about 10-12 cookies for the crust, and a handful more for the cookies-and-cream cheesecake filling. So, buy yourself a package and snack on a few as a treat!
- Melted Butter: to make the Oreo cookie crust.
- Cream Cheese: the base of your cheesecake mixture.
- Whipped Topping (Cool Whip): this makes the cheesecake sweet and creamy, and gives it a nice, light texture.
- Vanilla Extract: don’t be using imitation vanilla, even on this easy recipe!
- Granulated Sugar: to sweeten the cheesecake mixture.
- Unflavored Gelatin: the secret ingredient for this no-bake cheesecake – gelatin gives the cheesecake structure.
Kitchen & Baking Equipment Needed:
- Food Processor: to easily make Oreo crumbs for the crust.
- Electric Mixer: a handheld mixer or stand mixer makes whipping up the cheesecake base nice and easy.
- Springform Cake Pan: I use one because you can easily remove the cheesecake from the pan with minimal effort. If you don’t own one, I’d suggest using a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
- Parchment Paper or Baking Spray: learn from my mistakes, cousins!! I forgot to spray my pan and regretted it… So, definitely make sure you’re greasing your cake pan!
- Large Mixing Bowl: you’ll only need one—you can make the crust and the cheesecake filling in the same bowl!
How to Make No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
This no-bake Oreo dessert is beyond easy. You don’t have to worry about a water bath (one of the scariest parts of making a regular cheesecake, in my humble opinion) or worry if the top of the cheesecake will crack or not set properly. All this recipe requires is a little mixing and a whole lotta patience!
No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Video Tutorial
Want to see exactly how I made this no-bake Oreo cheesecake? Watch my video tutorial below! Don’t forget to subscribe to I Heart Recipes on YouTube while you’re at it – I have a whole library of recipe tutorials, including plenty of other delicious dessert recipes!
Steps to Make Simple Oreo Cheesecake
- Make the Cookie Crust: Place the cookies in your food processor and mix until they’re fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and mix until the crushed Oreos look like wet sand. Pour the crust mixture into the bottom of your pan and spread it out with a rubber spatula into a thin, even layer. Place the crust into the fridge or freezer to set.
- Make the Oreo Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, whipped topping, sugar, and vanilla until creamy and well combined. Next, mix the unflavored gelatin with hot water in a small bowl, then mix that into the cream cheese mixture. Finally, roughly chop or crush more cookies and mix them into the cheesecake.
- Prep and Bake the Cheesecake: Finally, pour the cheesecake filling into the cookie crust and spread it out into an even layer. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and place it back into the fridge to set up for 4-6 hours.
- Optional Decorating: Before serving, you can decorate the top of the cheesecake with dollops of whipped topping and crumbled Oreos or chopped Oreo halves. Finish it off with a drizzle of hot fudge for a picture-perfect dessert!
Oreo Cheesecake Recipe Tips & FAQs
It wouldn’t be an IHR recipe without some Cousin Rosie tips! As if this no-bake Oreo cheesecake isn’t easy enough, I have some tips and tricks to make it even easier.
- Combine two ingredients into one by using a premade no-bake cheesecake filling, which you can find in most grocery stores! This gives you a more authentic cheesecake flavor without the effort.
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before starting. It will mix much more smoothly, and you won’t find yourself with a lumpy cheesecake batter.
- Experiment with different Oreo flavors! I think it would be unbelievable with mint Oreo cookies. Double chocolate Oreos or even peanut butter Oreos would be delicious too!
- If you don’t want to buy brand-name ingredients, that is totally fine. Just about every ingredient in this recipe can be swapped out with a generic or store-brand.
- You can double the filling recipe if you want a thicker cheesecake layer. A little pro-tip? Add half the cheesecake filling, then put down a layer of whole cookies, and top with the remaining cheesecake. How amazing does that sound?!
How do I crush up Oreo cookies without a food processor?
The easiest way to crush up cookies without a food processor is to toss them into a gallon freezer bag and give them a good beatin’! Crush them up with a rolling pin, a skillet, a can of something from the pantry, or your bare hands! You won’t get the same fine crumbs you would by using a food processor or blender, but it’s a simple alternative.
What are some other ingredient swaps I can make in this no-bake cheesecake recipe?
Like I said before, you don’t have to use Oreo cookies specifically to still enjoy a cookies-and-cream cheesecake! Generic “chocolate crème” cookies will work just fine. Another simple swap is making your own whipped cream instead of using Cool Whip. Powdered sugar is a good swap for regular granulated sugar and will give your cheesecake a smoother, less grainy texture. One swap I don’t suggest making? Swapping out full-fat cream cheese for low-fat. You’ll also want to make sure you’re using cream cheese bricks instead of tubs – and don’t accidentally buy whipped cream cheese either!
Do I have to use gelatin in this no-bake cheesecake recipe?
You don’t have to, but I highly recommend it. Making this Oreo cheesecake without gelatin would result in a more pudding-like cheesecake. The gelatin helps the cheesecake to set, giving it the same firm, creamy consistency that baked cheesecakes get from eggs.
More No-Bake Dessert Recipes from I Heart Recipes
If you tried my no-bake Oreo cheesecake recipe and loved it, drop a comment down below! Looking for more no-bake desserts, including some tasty no-bake cheesecake recipes? Here are some to try!
- No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
- No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna
- No-Bake Butterfinger Pie
- No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake
- No-Bake Banana Split Lasagna Dessert
- No-Bake Pina Colada Cheesecake
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No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreo cookies or generic brand
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz whipped topping Cool Whip or generic
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
Instructions
For Oreo Cookie Crust:
- Crush up Oreo cookies in food processor until fine.1 package Oreo cookies
- Add 3 tbsp of melted butter. Mix until well combined.3 tablespoons melted butter
- Add cookie mixture into cake pan and evenly spread out until the bottom of the cake pan is covered.
- Freeze cookie crust for about 15 minutes (or until firm).
For Cheesecake Filling:
- Whip cream cheese with hand mixer until creamy.16 oz cream cheese
- Add tub of whipped topping to cheesecake mixture and mix until creamy.8 oz whipped topping
- Add vanilla extract and sugar and mix until combined.1 tablespoon vanilla extract, â…” cup granulated sugar
- Add 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin with 2 tablespoons of hot water and mix until gelatin is dissolved. Add mixture to cheesecake mixture and combine with hand mixer.2 tablespoons hot water, 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- Roughly chop remaining Oreo cookies and fold into cheesecake mixture.
To finish Cheesecake:
- Take cookie crust out of the freezer.
- Spray the sides of the cake pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper (to avoid the sides of the cheesecake sticking to the pan!)
- Pour cheesecake filling into the cake pan and spread out evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Can you just use normal cream and where can I find the pan and is there anything else I can use to replace the pan
for best results, I’d stick to the recipe.
I love it! Easy to do! I’ll make sure to make it! I’m excited!
Is it one tsp or one TBSP of vanilla extract? The recipe says 1 tablespoon and the video shows 1 teaspoon.
Hi Summer. The written directions is correct.