Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes – Dessert for Two

Anytime we have to convey somewhat candy deal with to a brand new place, that is precisely what I make. These oreo cheesecake cupcakes are chew dimension, they usually solely require 5 substances! Simply chocolate sandwich cookies, softened cream cheese, an egg, sugar and vanilla, and also you’re in your option to mini cheesecake heaven. Please be aware that this recipe makes 4 mini treats, however you’ll be able to scale it up simply.

Closeup shot of oreo cheesecake cupcakes cut open to show oreo on bottom crust.

This recipe would possibly really feel prefer it’s too good to be true. Simply 5 substances and quarter-hour of bake time feels too simple, proper? I am so blissful to show you incorrect!

The massive time financial savings on this recipe comes from the truth that as an alternative of crushing Oreos, mixing them with butter and further sugar to make that conventional cheesecake crust (like we do with my no bake chocolate cheesecake), we’re simply dropping an entire cookie within the backside of a cupcake liner.

Whereas all of us love the standard graham cracker crust (like in my primary mini cheesecakes recipe), it is only one step that we will skip right here. We’re solely making mini oreo cheesecake cupcakes, and the entire cookie matches so completely within the muffin pan!

I’ve used a whole cookie for a crust many instances earlier than, like with my mini strawberry cheesecakes. A vanilla wafer cookie additionally matches completely in a muffin tin. We additionally use an entire graham cracker for the crust in my smores cupcakes recipe, too!

Easy methods to Make Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes

This recipe is so simple–just collect all 5 substances and go away them out to melt at room temperature. This can take about 30-60 minutes, so that you do have to plan forward for this recipe. In the meantime, line your muffin pan with liners (don’t use wax liners as a result of these oreo cheesecake cupcakes are going within the oven).

It will be enjoyable to make this recipe with all various kinds of oreos! I am a fan of the golden ones, and I believe my children would love the sprinkles ones, like they do in my oreo brownies.

Garnishing these oreo cheesecake cupcakes is as much as you, however I like a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a bit of a cookie on prime. If you wish to get much more decadent, strive my oreo frosting on prime.

The Substances

Cream cheese, egg, oreos, vanilla and sugar in small bowls on white counter.

Cream Cheese. We want simply 6 ounces from an eight-ounce block of cream cheese. Soften it by leaving out at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. It should soften faster in case you cube it into massive chunks. Please use full-fat cream cheese and never low-fat or Neufchâtel. You should use the leftover 2 ounces of cream cheese in my Cheesecake Cups.
Egg. One massive egg that you just additionally go away on the counter to return to room temperature. It’s crucial that the egg not be ice-cold from the fridge, as a result of then the cream cheese will turn out to be chunky. The substances for these oreo cheesecake cupcakes mix collectively rather more easily when they’re room temperature. You actually don’t desire chunks of chilly cream cheese in your last product, belief me. Here is an amazing article from Meals Community about why eggs should not be chilly for baking.
Sugar. Granulated white sugar, simply ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons, which is 6 tablespoons complete. Understand that this recipe solely makes 4 cupcakes, however you’ll be able to double it to make extra! (Twelve tablespoons of sugar is the same as ¾ cup).
Vanilla Extract. With such few substances on this recipe, use a high-quality Bourbon vanilla extract for greatest outcomes.
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. You realize those I am referring to–use any taste your want, even the mint ones!

The Directions

Preheat the oven to 375, and line 4 cups in a small muffin pan with cupcake liners. Drop one cookie in every cup to make the crust for the oreo cheesecake cupcakes.

In a mixing bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, room temperature egg, vanilla, and sugar. At this level, it’s also possible to crush 2 additional cookies and blend it into the batter. For these pictures, we saved the crushed cookies for the highest, but it surely’s completely as much as you!

Combine the cream cheese combination very effectively, however don’t over-mix and beat an excessive amount of air into the batter. Evenly divide the batter between the 4 ready cups.

Bake the oreo cheesecake cupcakes for quarter-hour, simply till they’re barely puffy and not moist or sticky on the highest when touched. Allow them to cool utterly within the pan, after which transfer to the fridge to sit back for no less than 4 hours.

To serve, garnish with whipped cream and the extra crushed cookies. Alternatively, you’ll be able to stir 2 crushed cookies into the cheesecake batter earlier than baking. Should you do that, the cheesecake batter will not be as white. Take a look at my cookies and cream cupcakes to see what I imply.

Oreo cheesecake cupcakes on a table garnished with whipped cream and half an oreo.

Recipe Variations

Filling Flavors – You possibly can change the flavour of those oreo cheesecake cupcakes just by altering the kind of cookie you utilize. Mint, golden, birthday cake, and even the chocolate-dipped oreos are nice right here!
Crust – You should use one sort of cookie for the crust and one other sort for the filling/ topping. It is as much as you!
Topping – I like these with whipped cream on prime, however a easy chocolate ganache, dusting of powdered sugar, or frosting are all welcome.

Tools Wanted

Muffin Pan – I like this one which solely has 6 areas.
Hand Mixer – It is crucial to ensure there are not any lumps in your oreo cheesecake cupcakes batter earlier than baking, as a result of they won’t soften or bake out!
Paper Liners – These make it really easy to get the dessert out of the pan, they usually make clean-up really easy. Don’t ever bake with wax paper liners as a result of they are going to soften!

Easy methods to Retailer Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes

As a result of this candy deal with is made with dairy merchandise, all leftovers must be saved within the fridge. They are going to hold in an air-tight container for as much as 5 days. I like to recommend including the whipped cream proper earlier than serving, as it would soften within the fridge time beyond regulation. You possibly can freeze these oreo cheesecake cupcakes for as much as 6 months in freezer storage luggage. To defrost, let relaxation within the fridge in a single day. Once more, garnish with whipped cream simply earlier than serving.

Extra Cheesecake Treats:

Yield: 4