Description
Creamy oatmeal cream pie cheesecake merges classic dessert nostalgia with rich, indulgent layers of comfort. Smooth cheesecake meets classic cookie charm, offering sweet memories in each delectable slice that delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 Oatmeal Cream Pie sandwich cookies
- 2 (8 ounces/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Cool Whip
Pudding & Sweeteners:
- 1 (3 ounces/85 grams) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Crush 12 Oatmeal Cream Pies into a fine, uniform layer, pressing firmly and evenly across the pan’s base to create a solid crust foundation.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, light consistency with no lumps.
- Incorporate instant cheesecake pudding mix and whole milk, blending thoroughly until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
- Gently fold Cool Whip and vanilla extract into the cheesecake mixture, creating a smooth, airy texture that maintains its volume.
- Carefully distribute half of the cheesecake filling over the Oatmeal Cream Pie crust, ensuring an even, consistent layer.
- Randomly scatter broken pieces of 6-8 Oatmeal Cream Pies across the initial filling layer, creating interesting texture and flavor pockets.
- Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over the cookie pieces, using a spatula to smooth the surface and completely cover the layer.
- Optionally garnish the top with crumbled Oatmeal Cream Pies or arrange halved cookies around the perimeter for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for minimum 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing it to set completely and develop rich, cohesive flavors.
- Carefully release the springform pan, transfer to a serving plate, and slice into elegant portions for a nostalgic, indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Crush cookies gently to maintain some texture and prevent a dense, compact crust that might become too hard when chilled.
- Consider using a food processor for more uniform cookie crumbs if you prefer a smoother base texture.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends seamlessly.
- Layer Oatmeal Cream Pies strategically to create pockets of cookie goodness throughout the creamy cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 364 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg