Easy and Tasty Oreo Cheesecake Bars
With layers of buttery oreo cookie crust, creamy cheesecake dotted with more oreos then baked to perfection, these yummy bars are so scrumptious and more-ish! Truly a delight for Oreos and cheesecake lovers alike! Sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 14 oz (1 package) oreo cookies, crushed
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 8 oz each (3 blocks) of cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 pieces oreo cookies, coarsely chopped and divided into 2 portions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. To make the crust combine the crushed oreo cookies and the melted butter in a bowl and mix until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Take out of the oven and set aside while making the filling.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in medium speed until soft, creamy and completely smooth (no lumps). Add the sugar slowly and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and beat again until it’s well mixed. Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that there are no lumps remaining on the side or at the bottom. Patience is the key here – it may take awhile to do all the above but the result would be a very silky smooth cheesecake and not a lumpy one.
- Fold in half of the remaining crushed oreos. Do this gently so the batter doesn't turn gray.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the remaining crushed oreos all over. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool completely and refrigerate. Make a day or 2 ahead. Slice into 24 bars and serve.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
For easier cutting, use a hot/heated sharp knife. I usually dip a clean knife into hot water, quickly wipe it dry then use it to slice the bars.
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