Oreo Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Craving a delicious dessert that’s easy to make but impressive enough to share? Traditional cheesecake recipes can be daunting for beginners.
Imagine wanting to indulge in creamy cheesecake goodness without the hassle of a water bath or complicated techniques. You need a simpler solution that doesn’t sacrifice on taste or texture.
Enter Oreo cheesecake bars—a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and chocolatey Oreo goodness. This recipe offers a straightforward approach to enjoying decadent cheesecake in a convenient bar form, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
To make these delicious Oreo cheesecake bars, you’ll need:
- 40 Oreo cookies
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 32 ounces (4 packages) of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup of sour cream
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil.
- Crust: Start by making the crust. In a food processor, pulse 25 Oreo cookies until finely crushed. Add melted butter and salt, pulsing until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and mix until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Stir in remaining crushed Oreo cookies.
- Assembly: Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared Oreo crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and no longer jiggles when lightly shaken.
- Cooling: Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
- Serve: Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the foil edges. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Enjoy these decadent Oreo cheesecake bars as a delightful treat for yourself or to impress friends and family!
