Description
Creamy no-bake oreo mint cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its cool, refreshing flavor profile. Chocolate cookie crust and silky mint filling provide a perfect balance of sweet indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 46 Oreos, crushed
- 2 cups (200 g) Oreo cookie crumbs
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 5 tbsps (75 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: A few drops of green food coloring
- Optional: Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Crust preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter, creating a compact base. Press mixture firmly into a springform pan, ensuring an even distribution and solid foundation.
- Filling creation: Whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating powdered sugar. Infuse with peppermint extract and vanilla, developing a vibrant flavor profile that defines the dessert’s character.
- Texture enhancement: Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, achieving a light, airy consistency. Gently fold in crushed Oreo cookies, distributing them evenly to create delightful chocolate cookie pockets throughout the filling.
- Assembly and chilling: Spread the mint-infused filling over the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a smooth surface. Garnish with additional crushed Oreo cookies for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Final touches: Refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld completely. Before serving, release from springform pan and slice into elegant portions. Optionally, top with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Crush Cookies Precisely: Ensure Oreo cookies are ground into fine, uniform crumbs for a consistent and compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Chill for Stability: Allow sufficient refrigeration time, at least 4-6 hours or overnight, to guarantee the cheesecake sets completely and develops a rich, smooth texture.
- Prevent Cream Separation: Whip cream cheese at room temperature and fold whipped cream gently to maintain a light, airy consistency without deflating the mixture.
- Customize Mint Intensity: Adjust peppermint extract gradually, tasting as you add, to control the mint flavor and prevent overwhelming the delicate cheesecake profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg