Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy Oreo cookies with this Zesty Oreo Cheesecake. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, enhanced by a zesty lemon twist. This show-stopping dessert is ideal for any celebration or as a sweet pick-me-up. Serve it chilled for an unforgettable treat that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo Cookies, crushed
- 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 4 additional Oreo Cookies, chopped (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped Oreos into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg