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This No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake is an easy no-bake dessert packed full of Oreos inside a perfect Oreo cookie crust. The light, silky cheesecake filling tastes just like Oreo creme! And the best part is, you don’t even have to turn on the oven.

If you love Oreo desserts, give my Brownie Bottom Oreo Mousse Pie a try, too!

A slice of no-bake Oreo cheesecake on a white plate, topped with Oreos and drizzled with fudge sauce, next to a fork.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Best Oreo Cheesecake Ever, No Oven Needed
What’s the Difference Between Baked and No-Bake Cheesecake?
Key Ingredients
Preparing the Perfect Oreo Crust
How to Make No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
Recipe Notes
Common Questions
Does No-Bake Cheesecake Need to Be Refrigerated?
Can I Freeze No-Bake Cheesecake?
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The Best Oreo Cheesecake Ever, No Oven Needed

I rarely play favorites when it comes to desserts (how do you pick one or two out of thousands??), but my no-bake Oreo cheesecake recipe is without a doubt high on my list. This no-bake dessert is unreal. It has a light, airy, velvety cheesecake filling that is to die for, set inside the most perfect Oreo crust.

t tastes just like cool and creamy Oreo creme, filled with even MORE Oreos. It’s incredibly easy, make-ahead friendly, and it freezes like a dream. Honestly, the hardest part is waiting to slice it.

Make it any time of the year: birthdays, holidays, make it ahead for potlucks. It’s especially great in the summer. Who wants to turn on the oven, anyway?

What’s the Difference Between Baked and No-Bake Cheesecake?

The main difference between a no-bake cheesecake and a baked cheesecake is that the latter contains eggs, and calls for baking in order to set. A no-bake cheesecake doesn’t have eggs in the recipe and sets up by chilling in the fridge.

Ingredients for no-bake Oreo cheesecake laid out on a table. Oreos, white chocolate, cream cheese, vanilla, butter, heavy cream, powdered sugar

Key Ingredients

Along with your usual pantry suspects, there are a few key ingredients that make up the perfect Oreo cheesecake. I go over them below, with the full details available in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Oreos – There are Oreos all throughout this cake: in the crust, in the filling, and scattered over top. You’ll need at least two packages of Oreo cookies.
White Chocolate – White chocolate gives the cheesecake a rich and velvety texture without overpowering the flavor. I recommend using a white chocolate bar (like Ghirardelli or Bakers Chocolate), and not chocolate chips, as bars melt much smoother.
Heavy Whipping Cream – Homemade whipped cream is worth the extra step for an extra light and fluffy filling. However, if you’re looking for a time saver, you can swap it out with Cool Whip instead.
Cream Cheese – Whenever you’re making cheesecakes of any kind, full-fat cream cheese is always best. Reduced or low-fat cream cheese often has a thinner texture since it contains more water, which softens the consistency of the filling too much.

Why Use White Chocolate In No-Bake Cheesecake?

Including white chocolate in the filling is actually my favorite way to make no-bake cheesecakes. White chocolate lends an air of luxury to the cheesecake filling that’s subtle, and so delicious. If you’ve never used white chocolate in your no-bake cheesecakes before, I urge you to try it!

Including chocolate also makes this filling thicker, to the point where friends and family can’t even believe that it’s a no-bake recipe. You can leave it out and the cake will still set fine without it. The taste and texture just won’t be quite the same.

Preparing the Perfect Oreo Crust

Before we begin with the cheesecake itself, properly prepping your pan is key to preventing the crust from sticking. Here are some quick tips for a successful Oreo cookie crust:

How to Prepare the Pan

Use a springform pan. There’s quite a bit of filling in this cheesecake, so I recommend a 9-inch springform pan. If you don’t have one, then a deep dish pie plate will work, or you can use a 9-inch square pan.

Line the pan with parchment paper. Most springform pans have a textured base. For the best results, line the bottom with parchment paper. Let it hang out over the edge of the pan.

Lightly grease the edges with cooking spray. Gently wipe the greased sides with a paper towel. This will also help the crust to release more easily from the edges of the pan.

Press the crumbs tightly into the pan. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press and flatten the crumbs, so that the crust is less likely to crumble.

With your pan prepped and ready, the Oreo crust comes together quickly with just two ingredients: crushed Oreos and melted butter. No need to remove the filling from the Oreos, either! It actually helps hold the crust together.

Grind the cookies. Use a food processor to pulverize the Oreos into a fine crumb.
Add butter. Next, pour melted butter over the cookie crumbs and mix to combine.
Add to the pan. Dump the crumbs into your prepared baking pan, and press the crust firmly into the bottom and up the sides. Afterward, pop the crust into the fridge while you get started on your cheesecake filling.

melted butter in a food processor with crushed Oreos — Add melted butter to the pulsed crumbs

food processor with crushed Oreos and butter — Add melted butter to the pulsed crumbs

How to Make No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

I seriously cannot wait for you to dig into this dessert. I recommend making the whipped cream before the filling so that you can set it aside, and use the same bowl to prepare the filling.

Making the Cheesecake Filling

Once your crust is ready, here’s how to make the creamy Oreo cheesecake filling from scratch:

Melt the chocolate. First, break up the chocolate and melt the white chocolate in the microwave. I recommend adjusting to 50% power to prevent burning. Stir every 30 seconds. Don’t have a microwave? Visit my handy tutorial for how to melt chocolate for more options.

broken pieces of white chocolate in a glass bowl — Break the chocolate up to melt it down faster

melted which chocolate in a glass bowl — Break the chocolate up to melt it down faster

Prepare the whipped cream. Get the bowl of your stand mixer nice and cold, and then beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks begin to form. Next, add the powdered sugar a little at a time while continuing to beat the frosting into stiff peaks. Set aside.
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. This is the best way to prevent lumps in the filling. Add the sugar and vanilla, beat again, and add the melted chocolate until combined.

A hand holding a whisk attachment with whipped cream — Prepared Whipped Cream

melted white chocolate in a glass mixing bowl with cheesecake batter — Prepared Whipped Cream

Fold in the whipped cream, followed by crushed Oreos. You’ll want to mix everything until it’s smooth.

mixed no-bake cheesecake batter in a glass mixing bowl — cheesecake batter after the whipped cream is added

Crushed Oreos in a bowl of cheesecake batter — cheesecake batter after the whipped cream is added

Fill and chill. Fill the prepared crust, and then refrigerate the cheesecake until it’s set. I recommend letting it chill for at least 4 hours (the longer the better).

A spatula spreading Oreo cheesecake batter in a prepared springform pan — Spread filling evenly in the pan

A springform pan filled with oreo cheesecake batter — Spread filling evenly in the pan

Adding the Whipped Cream Topping

After your Oreo cheesecake is chilled and before you’re ready to serve it, whip up another batch of whip cream. Here’s how to decorate the cheesecake:

Decorate. Pipe the whipped cream around the borders of the cake.
Garnish. Sprinkle over more crushed Oreos and give that baby a drizzle of hot fudge. See below for more cheesecake topping ideas!

No-bake Oreo cheesecake on a white cake stand, topped with whipped cream swirls, Oreo cookies, and fudge sauce, with a large slice missing.

Recipe Notes

In addition to my Oreo crust tips from earlier, here are some more helpful tips to have your no-bake cheesecake come out perfect every time:

- Use a large enough pan. As mentioned, this recipe makes a lot of filling. Make sure you’re using at least a 9” pan or deep dish pie plate.

- Use room-temperature cream cheese. Taking your cream cheese out of the fridge ahead of time will allow it to soften, and it will be so much easier to mix.

- Budget enough time for the cheesecake to chill. I recommend 4 hours at the very minimum, but 6-8 hours, or overnight, is even better.

Common Questions

Why is my no-bake cheesecake not firm?

As mentioned above, the longer you can let your cheesecake chill and set, the better. If you don’t give your cheesecake at least 4-6 hours to chill completely, it will be soft and mousse-y, not firm and cheesecake-like.

Additionally, if the whipped cream is not properly prepared, it can affect how the cheesecake sets.

Can I freeze my cheesecake to make it set?

I know this may sound tempting as a way to speed up the process but resist the urge. Freezing a no-bake cheesecake before it’s had enough time to set will change the texture and it just won’t come out the same.

A slice of no-bake cheesecake loaded with Oreos with a big forkful taken off the tip.

Does No-Bake Cheesecake Need to Be Refrigerated?

You might be able to skip the oven with this recipe, but refrigerating is a must for no-bake cheesecake. Once it’s chilled for a few hours, wrap the pan tightly in plastic wrap. Take the Oreo cheesecake out just before serving but return it to the fridge as soon as possible.

If it’s left out too long, your Oreo cheesecake filling will become soft and mousse-like, and the crust will crumble more easily.

This is an ideal dessert to make ahead of time (up to 2 days in advance), and it can also be frozen, see the next section.

Can I Freeze No-Bake Cheesecake?

Yes! Let the cheesecake set up in the fridge, and then wrap the pan tightly and keep it frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw your no-bake cheesecake in the fridge before serving.