Description
Creamy no-bake oreo mint cheesecake delivers cool refreshment with its velvety layers of chocolate and mint. Rich crumbly crust and smooth filling promise delightful indulgence for dessert lovers seeking quick, delectable treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 g) Oreo cookie crumbs
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 46 Oreos, crushed
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 5 tablespoons (75 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: A few drops of green food coloring
Garnish:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by pulverizing Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blending them with melted butter, creating a compact base layer for the cheesecake.
- Press the crumb mixture thoroughly into the bottom of a springform pan, ensuring an even and solid crust that will support the creamy filling.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator to solidify and set the buttery cookie foundation, allowing it to become firm and stable.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until silky and smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar to enhance the texture and sweetness.
- Infuse the cream cheese mixture with peppermint extract and vanilla, creating a vibrant and aromatic flavor profile that will define the dessert’s character.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese blend, achieving a light and airy consistency that promises a delicate, mousse-like texture.
- Incorporate crushed Oreo cookies into the filling, distributing them evenly to create delightful chocolate cookie pockets throughout the cheesecake.
- Carefully spread the mint-infused filling over the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a smooth and even surface.
- Garnish the top of the cheesecake with additional crushed Oreo cookies, adding visual appeal and a crunchy textural contrast.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together completely.
- When ready to serve, carefully release the springform pan and slice the cheesecake into elegant portions.
- Optional: Embellish with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Crush Oreo cookies finely for a smoother, more consistent crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Adjust peppermint extract gradually, tasting as you go to prevent overwhelming the delicate mint flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Oreos with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg