Are you ready for this heavenly, chocolatey delight?! I present to you, the chocolate Oreo cheesecake! This cheesecake consists of an Oreo crust, a rich cream cheese and cocoa-based filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.
Cheesecake has always seemed like a very intimidating recipe to make. This is a very simple recipe that doesn’t involve a water bath or any other tedious steps!
Springform Pan
For starters, most cheesecake recipes call for a springform pan. This is essential to the recipe because the sides of the cake pan expand and the bottom can be removed, allowing you to easily remove the cheesecake from the pan. If you don’t have one, you’ll absolutely want to invest in one.
The Oreo Crust
The bottom crust consists of crushed Oreos and melted butter. It’s quickly baked to form a firm and crunchy base for the cheesecake filling. The good news is, there is no need to remove the frosting filling from the Oreos—in fact, it contributes to the sweetness.
Chocolate Ganache
With an Oreo crust and chocolate cheesecake filling, some would be satisfied. But for me, the more chocolate the better. The chocolate ganache is a combo of heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Slowly heated and melted together in a saucepan, it forms a rich and thick chocolate sauce that can be poured over the entire top of the cheesecake.
I topped the ganache with more crushed and halved Oreo cookies, but the possibilities are endless! Reese’s maybe?
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Easy Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 10–12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
A rich and simple dark chocolate cheesecake with a serious Oreo twist and melted chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 24 Oreos, crushed (do not have to remove filling)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the filling
- 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese (room temp)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips, melted (I use Ghirardelli 60% Cacao bittersweet)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
For the ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Extra crushed and halved Oreos for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove cream cheese from the fridge to soften.
- Grease the bottom and sides of an 8 to 10-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, place 24 Oreo cookies in large Ziplock bag and finely crush with a rolling pin. Mix with butter in a bowl. Press crust mixture into the bottom of the greased springform pan and bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In another bowl or stand mixer, mix the cream cheese on a medium-low speed until creamy and soft, about 1 minute. Add all remaining cheesecake filling ingredients and mix until fully incorporated on medium-low speed. Spread filling evenly over Oreo crust.
- Place the cheesecake back in the oven and bake for 30 minutes; the center of the cheesecake should jiggle just slightly with a gentle shake of the pan.
- Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake sit in the oven with the door slightly cracked for 30 more minutes, then let sit on the countertop for another 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
For the ganache
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat. As soon as the cream begins to boil, remove from heat and immediately whisk in chocolate chips, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and carefully slide off the removable metal bottom. If you’re nervous about damaging the cake, you can absolutely leave it on the bottom base. Pour ganache over the cheesecake, starting in the center and spiraling out to the edges; use a silicone spatula to gently spread the ganache to the edges, letting it drip a little.
- Top ganache with crushed and halved Oreos as desired. Place back in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to let the ganache set. Serve and enjoy the chocolatey goodness! As an added bonus, dip the Oreo halves in ganache before placing them on the top.
Notes
To cut Oreo halves, use a large serrated bread knife and slowly saw through the cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 479
- Sugar: 27.1g
- Sodium: 383mg
- Fat: 33.3g
- Saturated Fat: 19.8g
- Carbohydrates: 40.5g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Protein: 6.3g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
Keywords: chocolate oreo cheesecake
Hi Patty
I want to use a pie crust with the filling is that ok
What kind of chocolate did you use for the ganache?
Hi Kaitlin – I used the same Ghirardelli 60% Cacao that I use in the filling! They’re my favorite I always use in chocolate chip cookies too
Made this awesome Oreo Cheesecake for my grandson, who is still a Cookie Monster. Mine is not as pretty as the recipe’s but the flavor is so rich, smooth, & totally not low fat!
I know a couple little Cookie Monsters who enjoy this recipe too! Glad your grandson was a fan!
I’m substituting caramel sauce and pecans with drizzle of ganache. Think turtle candies. I just loved your filling recipe the best! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Hi Sandy. That sounds delicious! I am making this for Christmas Eve, I may try it with caramel and pecans!
Great recipe! I made this for a niece’s birthday, and everyone loved it! Thank you!
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You’re so welcome I’m glad it was a hit!
Is the cheesecake in your pic from 8 or 10 inch pan?
Hi Cleo, I’m sorry for the late response, we were away on vacation when you sent this and I could not remember the size of pan I used! Just looked – mine was actually a 9.5 inch pan!
I note there are no eggs in this recipe – is this correct
Hi Daphne – yes there are no eggs, that probably sounds a little odd in a cheesecake recipe! My nephew has an egg allergy, so many of my desserts I find a way to make without eggs!