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Decadent No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe Easy Perfect Chocolate Ganache Dessert

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A rich and creamy no-bake Oreo cheesecake topped with a glossy chocolate ganache, perfect for an indulgent yet easy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo Cookies, crushed
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Crush 24 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. Mix Oreo crumbs with 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press crust mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 10 minutes.
  4. Beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Whip 1 cup heavy cream with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in batches until light and airy.
  7. Spread filling evenly over chilled Oreo crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate while preparing ganache.
  8. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering; do not boil.
  9. Pour hot cream over 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes.
  10. Stir ganache gently until smooth and glossy; allow to cool slightly but not harden.
  11. Pour ganache over cheesecake filling and spread evenly.
  12. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  13. Before serving, run a warm knife around pan edges, remove springform ring, and slice with a clean sharp knife.

Notes

Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Use a warm knife for clean slices. If ganache is too thick, gently warm before spreading. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Oreos. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and chocolate chips accordingly.

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