The Ultimate No Bake Oreo Ganache Cheesecake Recipe for Dessert Lovers
Oreo ganache cheesecake elevates ordinary dessert moments into extraordinary culinary experiences.
Sweet cream cheese blends seamlessly with rich chocolate undertones, creating a decadent no-bake sensation.
Professional pastry techniques meet home kitchen simplicity in this luxurious treat.
Silky smooth textures meld perfectly with crunchy cookie foundations, promising an indulgent escape from traditional desserts.
Bold flavors and elegant presentation make this recipe a standout crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Minimal effort yields maximum deliciousness, ensuring you can craft a restaurant-quality dessert without extensive baking skills.
The magic happens through clever ingredient combinations and strategic layering techniques.
A Rich Dessert With No Oven Needed
Everything Inside This No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
Crust:Cheesecake Filling:Topping:Assembling a Ganache-Topped Cheesecake Made Easy
Step 1: Prepare Oreo Crust
Grab a pack of Oreo cookies and crush them into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Create Creamy Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until silky smooth and free of lumps.
Add both sugars and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Whip and Fold Cream
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Carefully fold in crushed and chopped Oreo cookies, ensuring an even distribution.
Step 4: Set Cheesecake Base
Pour the creamy Oreo mixture over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula to create an even surface. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set completely.
Step 5: Craft Luxurious Chocolate Ganache
Chop high-quality chocolate into small pieces. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.
Pour hot cream over chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the chilled cheesecake.
Step 6: Add Final Decorative Touches
Optional: Sprinkle chocolate crunchies over the ganache layer. Prepare or purchase chocolate whipped cream. Pipe decorative swirls on top of the cheesecake. Place a whole Oreo cookie as a final garnish.
Chill the cheesecake for an additional 30 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy this decadent, no-bake dessert that’s sure to impress!
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No Bake Oreo Ganache Cheesecake Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
Creamy no bake Oreo ganache cheesecake brings indulgent chocolate magic to dessert lovers. Rich layers of crushed Oreos and silky cream cheese create a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure bliss.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
Oreo Cookies:
- 3 sleeves Oreo pack (24–28 Oreos), crushed
- ¾ cup crushed Oreos
- 5 Oreos, chopped
- Additional Oreos for decoration
Cream Cheese:
- 3 (8 ounces) cream cheese blocks, softened
Chocolate:
- 2 (4 ounces) chocolate bars, chopped
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cream and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup heavy cream, heated
- Chocolate whipped cream
- ¾ cup chocolate crunchies
- 2–3 tablespoons hard shell topping (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, blending with melted butter until thoroughly combined and resembling wet sand-like texture.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a heart-shaped or 8″ springform pan, creating an even, compact base. Chill in refrigerator to set.
- Whip cream cheese until silky and completely smooth, eliminating any lumps.
- Incorporate granulated and powdered sugars into cream cheese, mixing until fully integrated.
- Enhance mixture with vanilla extract, stirring gently to distribute flavor evenly.
- Whip heavy cream using electric mixer until stiff, glossy peaks develop.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, maintaining airy texture.
- Gently fold crushed and chopped Oreo pieces throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer filling onto prepared crust, smoothing surface with a spatula for uniform appearance.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for minimum six hours or preferably overnight to solidify completely.
- Prepare ganache by warming heavy cream until steaming, then pouring over finely chopped chocolate.
- Stir chocolate and cream until smooth, glossy ganache forms.
- Drizzle ganache evenly across set cheesecake’s surface.
- Optional: Sprinkle chocolate crunchies over ganache for added texture.
- Chill briefly to allow ganache to set.
- Decorate with piped chocolate whipped cream and garnish with a whole Oreo cookie.
Notes
- Chill Time Matters: This no-bake cheesecake requires at least 6 hours of refrigeration, so plan ahead for the best texture and flavor.
- Cream Cheese Technique: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing that creates a silky cheesecake filling.
- Whipping Cream Wisdom: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form to guarantee a light, airy texture in the cheesecake mixture.
- Ganache Perfection: Slowly stir hot cream into chocolate to create a glossy, smooth ganache topping that sets beautifully.
- Storage Secret: Keep the cheesecake refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for maximum freshness and taste.
- Optional Wow Factor: Chocolate crunchies and decorative Oreo add a delightful crunch and professional bakery-style presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Liam O’Brien
Founder & Recipe Developer
Expertise
Education
Dublin Institute of Technology (now Technological University Dublin)
Ballymaloe Cookery School, County Cork, Ireland
Liam O’Brien is the co-founder and kitchen soul behind Good Tasting Meals, a chef who believes that cooking shouldn’t feel stressful or complicated.
He earned his culinary stripes at Technological University Dublin and polished his farm-to-table skills at Ballymaloe Cookery School. With over 15 years flipping pans and stirring up stories, Liam has worked in family cafés, bustling bistros, and everything in between.
At Good Tasting Meals, Liam brings you recipes that feel like home: cozy, simple, and full of flavor.