No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bars

For as long as I can remember, Oreo cookies have been a favorite of mine. And how could they not be?! With those crisp chocolate cookies and creamy vanilla frosting, it’s a match made in dessert bar destiny.

In my younger years, we would make the boxed version of Oreo cheesecake bars from Jell-O, and I truly couldn’t get enough of them, with the creamy filling and thick Oreo crust.

But nowadays, I make these homemade oreo cheesecake bars, with just a few simple ingredients (6 in total) and all the extra cookies on top that my heart desires. It’s just as easy, and if I do say so, much, much more delicious. Little Becca is happy beyond belief, and you will be too once you bake these bars…er, don’t bake, just make!

This no-bake cheesecake recipe is not only the best for childhood-like cravings, but will quickly become a favorite at summertime potlucks, BBQs, and dinner parties when you need a quick and easy no-bake dessert bar!

6 Simple Ingredients

Clearly there’s a lot to love about this recipe, and it’s not just that it’s so easy to make. It only requires 6 simple ingredients!

• Oreo Cookies: you can’t have a delicious Oreo-filled dessert without the Oreos themselves. You can use another brand of similar sandwich cookies, but I go with the name brand here for the most authentic flavor.
• Butter: to bind together the crust
• Cream Cheese: even though it’s a no-bake cheesecake filling, it wouldn’t be complete without cream cheese. Be sure to bring the brick to room temperature so it’s easy to whip up.
• Heavy Cream: for homemade whipped cream, it gives volume and lightness to the cream cheese filling.
• Vanilla Extract: just a little for flavor.
• Powdered Sugar: again, a little for sweetness. There’s not a lot, because the Oreos themselves are sweet, and we don’t want to mask the tanginess of the cream cheese. Go ahead and use granulated sugar if you need to, just be sure to whip it well into the cream cheese so there is no graininess.

Let’s Make Oreo Bars!

There are just 3 simple steps to this recipe, and the hardest part is waiting for them to set up in the fridge before enjoying them. Of course, I won’t be the one to stop you if you decide to skip that though (just know they will be quite soft).

Please see the full recipe card below for all the details!

Make the Oreo Crust

Making an Oreo crust is super simple with just two ingredients! First, melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish.

Then, pulse about half of the Oreos in a food processor until a crumb forms. Then, while continuing to pulse, drizzle in the butter until fine crumb forms and they are all moist. Use a spoon to combine the crumbs and butter if they’re sticking to the bottom of the food processor bowl.

Pour the buttered crumbs into a 9×9 baking square baking dish (you can also use 8×8) and press them into an even layer. You want to press them into a firm layer, but not too hard or you will have a difficult time cutting the bars.

Use the back of a measuring spoon to help you evenly press the crust.

Pop the pan in the fridge to help the crust set up while you move on to making the filling.

Prepare the Filling

There are two steps to preparing the filling: making the whipped cream and then fluffing the cream cheese.

Place a metal bowl in the fridge. This will be your whipped cream bowl, and chilling it beforehand helps the whipped cream set up faster and keeps it cold.

With that out of the way, it’s time to whip the cream cheese. Use a hand or stand mixer to whip the cream cheese with a little bit of sugar, until it is light and fluffy. Adding air into the cream cheese both helps with the finished texture of the filling, and makes it easier to combine into the whipped cream.

Speaking of…make the whipped cream next. In the chilled bowl, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar. Use the same hand or stand mixer and beat the cream until peaks form; this will take several minutes.

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until the two are combined. Don’t work it too hard or fast, or you’ll deflate the whipped cream. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.

Spread the filling on top of the crust, then chill for at least an hour before cutting into the bars.

Top & Serve

Once the bars have had a chance to set up and chill, top them with the remaining crushed Oreo cookies (measure with your heart here…), then slice the bars.

You can cut them into 9 gigantic-sized bars, or 16 smaller bars. I bet you can’t guess what I like to do…

Enjoy immediately, then store the remaining bars in the fridge.

How to Crush Oreo Cookies

If you’re wondering what the best way to break up Oreo cookies is, there are a few ways to do this efficiently.

• Use a plastic bag, add the cookies in it and seal it up, then use a spoon or rolling pin to crush the Oreos into the desired size.
• Pulse in a food processor, just be careful to not pulse too long, or you’ll end up with a fine crumb that we only want for the filling!
• Use a bowl or another container, add the Oreos, then use a spoon or fork to break apart the Oreos.
• Use your hands! The best kitchen tool…wash your hands then crush the cookies into chunks between your fingers.

What Else Can be Made with Oreos?

Obviously, these Oreo Cheesecake Bars are an excellent option when it comes to making desserts with Oreos, but luckily for us it doesn’t stop there. Here are a few more ideas:

• Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Pie (or Cake)
• Easy Oreo Balls
• Oreo Stuffed Red Velvet Brownie Cheesecakes

Oreo Cheesecake Bars: Frequently Asked Questions

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