Gluten-Free Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
This Gluten-Free Oreo Cheesecake features a rich and creamy full-fat cream cheese filling embedded with chunky gluten-free Oreo cookies, all set on a buttery gluten-free Oreo crust. Topped with a decadent chocolate ganache and fluffy whipped cream adorned with extra cookie crumbs, this dessert is perfect for Oreo lovers seeking a gluten-free indulgence.
- Author: Luna
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Cheesecake Crust
- 20 gluten-free Oreo cookies (2 packages total)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 32 ounces (4 packages) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream, full-fat
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 15 gluten-free Oreo cookies, crushed into larger chunks
Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Whipped Cream
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2–3 gluten-free Oreo cookies, crushed (for decorating)
- Preheat and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Crush 20 gluten-free Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a ziplock bag with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until combined.
- Form and Bake Crust: Press the buttered crumbs firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan using a measuring cup or glass. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Lower oven temperature to 325°F. In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined and smooth.
- Fold in Oreo Chunks: Slightly crush the remaining 15 gluten-free Oreo cookies into larger chunks. Gently fold these chunks into the cheesecake filling mixture to disperse them evenly.
- Assemble and Bake Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Place the springform pan on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch drips. Bake at 325°F for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool Cheesecake: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 15 minutes. After this, remove the cheesecake and cool completely on a wire rack. Once mostly cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight without removing the springform ring.
- Make Chocolate Ganache: Heat ½ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Pour over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Decorate with Ganache: Run a knife around the springform ring to loosen the cheesecake and remove the outer ring. Place the cheesecake base on a serving platter. Pour the chocolate ganache onto the center and spread with an offset spatula so it slightly drips over the edges. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, whip ¾ cup heavy cream with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until soft peaks form that hold their shape.
- Final Decoration: Using a piping bag fitted with a large star or round tip, pipe mounds of whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake. Sprinkle crushed gluten-free Oreo cookie crumbs on top. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the best creamy texture.
- Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the batter.
- Don’t overmix the cheesecake batter to avoid cracks.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill completely for clean slicing.
- Crushing Oreo cookies into larger chunks for the filling provides texture contrasts.
- The foil-lined baking sheet catches butter drips and keeps your oven clean.
- Use gently crushed Oreos as decoration for a beautiful finish.
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