No Bake Oreo Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
This No Bake Oreo Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake is a decadent, creamy dessert combining rich peanut butter, chocolate, and Oreo cookies without baking. Perfect for warm days or easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies (for crust and filling)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped (for folding in and garnish)
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies finely using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan or pie dish and chill in refrigerator.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add peanut butter and powdered sugar; beat until well combined.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Fold in chopped Oreo cookies and peanut butter cups, reserving some for garnish.
- Pour filling over chilled crust and spread evenly.
- Garnish top with reserved Oreo pieces and peanut butter cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set properly.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Substitute crunchy peanut butter for creamy to add texture.
- Use chocolate sandwich cookies other than Oreos for different flavors.
- Add a layer of melted chocolate or peanut butter drizzle on top for extra richness.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
- Incorporate a hint of sea salt on top to balance sweetness.
- Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days; do not reheat.
- Freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of cheesecake)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
