No-Bake Dark Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
8 Slices
Ingredients
  • 8 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 1/2 ounces 72% dark chocolate
  • 1 small (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Directions
  1. Melt the butter. Measure out 4 tablespoons and set aside. Crush Oreos to fine crumbs. Remove 1/3 cup and set aside.
  2. Mix remaining cookies with butter, and press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
  3. Freeze until set, about 30 minutes.
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add cream and beat 2 minutes more. Fold in reserved cookie crumbs.
  5. Transfer cream mixture to pan with cookie crumbs and smooth top. Refrigerate until firm.
  6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate, evaporated milk, remaining 1/4 cup butter, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a low boil and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.
  7. Pour over the surface of the cheesecake then return to refrigerator until set.
  8. Remove from refrigerator and dust the top with cocoa powder.
  9. Slice and serve chilled.