Description
These Christmas Oreo cheesecake bars combine a rich, creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, making them a perfect festive dessert for holiday trays and cookie exchanges. The chocolatey Oreo base complements the smooth, sweet cream cheese layer, creating a delightful treat that’s both easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- ½ cup melted butter
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cheesecake bars evenly.
- Prepare Crust: Combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a baking pan to form the crust base.
- Mix Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, without any lumps.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the Oreo crust, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled before slicing into bars to serve.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Press the crust firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling when sliced.
- Do not overbake; the center should still have a slight jiggle to keep the texture creamy.
- Chilling the bars before slicing improves firmness and flavor.
- You can garnish with additional crushed Oreos or festive sprinkles for a decorative touch.