Creamy cheesecake loaded with golden oreos and topped with a chocolatey glaze and baked on a golden crisp cookie crust, these Golden Oreo Cheesecake Bars are perfect for any occasion.
Whether you have a special event that requires a delicious dessert or you just have a sweet tooth, these golden Oreo cheesecake bars are sweet, delicious, and easy to make. With everything made from scratch from the crust to the glaze, this dessert is by far one of the best!
If you’ve never made cheesecake before, don’t worry. These bars are a great place to start. There’s no water bath, cracking, and these bars are way more forgiving than cheesecake. Get on your baker’s hat because you’re going to love this recipe.
WHY WE LOVE THESE OREO CHEESECAKE BARS
Cheesecake and Oreos…what could be any better than that?! We love these Oreo cheesecake bars, and here’s why:
- It’s a great first cheesecake recipe. If you’ve never made cheesecake, this is a great recipe because the addition of the marshmallow fluff aids in the texture being more sturdy than classic cheesecake.
- Perfect dessert recipe for any occasion. Whether you need a treat for your next potluck or a simple dinner dessert, these cheesecake bars can be made anytime.
- Simple and Delicious. Not only is this recipe simple to whip up, but who can complain about a decadent dessert of creamy cheesecake filling and a buttery golden oreo crust?!
INGREDIENTS/SHOPPING LIST
For this recipe, you’ll need ingredients for the golden crust, the filling and the delicious glaze. Everything is made from scratch for a decadent treat. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Golden oreos
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Egg
- White chocolate chips
- Milk or heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
- Marshmallow fluff
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
- Oreos: Although this recipe is made with golden oreos, any oreos would work. You could do classic Oreos, birthday cake Oreos, mint chocolate Oreos, or even red velvet Oreos.
- Chocolate chips: To go with the golden oreos, we used white chocolate chips, but the glaze could be made with milk chocolate chips, or even dark chocolate chips.
- Milk: If you have sensitivities to milk, you could use soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk instead.
- Make it fruity- use diced fresh strawberries on top of the cheesecake or on top of Oreo crust.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS TO MAKE THIS CHEESECAKE BAR RECIPE
- 8X8 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixer
- Plastic wrap
HOW TO MAKE GOLDEN OREO CHEESECAKE BARS
Since these cheesecake bars aren’t as thick as traditional cheesecake and you’ll be adding in crushed cookies and glaze, even if you do have some slight cracking, it won’t be noticeable. Follow the directions exactly for the perfect golden oreo cheesecake recipe.
- First, preheat your oven to 350℉. Then, line with parchment paper and grease an 8X8 inch pan.
- Make the crust by pulsing the cookies in a food processor or placing in a large plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin to make a fine crumb.
- Mix the cookie crumbs and melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Place the crust mixture into your prepared 8x8 baking dish. Distribute it evenly and press it down into the bottom of the pan to compact it. Pro Tip- spray the bottom of a measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray and use that to press down the crust.
- Place the crust in the oven and bake it for 5-minutes. After it’s done, keep the oven at 350℉, allow the crust to cool and prepare the filling.
- Place cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix to incorporate using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Add the marshmallow fluff and mix well. Then add the vanilla and egg mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in your chopped golden Oreos into the filling.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and distribute evenly.
- Bake dessert for 15-minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, turn the temperature down to 200℉, and bake it for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Once the baking is complete, turn the oven off and allow the cheesecake to sit in the oven for about 10-minutes.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it come to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, add milk, powdered sugar, and melted white chocolate chips. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cream cheesecake bars making sure it’s layered evenly.
- Then, wrap the cheesecake tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-hours.
- After the cheesecake has chilled, cut it into 9 squares and serve cold.
TIPS
- Follow the directions exactly. It is crucial to follow the correct baking and cooling directions to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Bring ingredients to room temperature. It’s easier to mix the ingredients without overmixing if everything is at room temperature, first.
- Don’t overmix the cheesecake filling. When making your cream cheese batter, overmixing can lead to incorporating too much air into the batter. You just want the ingredients incorporated and smooth.
- Fix clumpy glaze. If the glaze appears clumpy when mixing, place in the microwave for 15-30 seconds and continue mixing.
- Don’t over bake the cheesecake.Overbaked cheesecake will cause unattractive cracks and a dry, crumbly texture. It shouldn't be completely firm when done.
STORAGE TIPS
- Cheesecake bars cannot be left on the counter at room temperature.
- Place the oreo cheesecake bars in an airtight container.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 5-days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does cheesecake take to set?
For this recipe, you will need the cheesecake to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3-hours, but 5-hours or longer is recommended. The easiest way to make these cheesecake bars is to make them the night before and let the cheesecake set overnight, and then add the glaze the next day.
Is there a cheesecake flavored Oreo?
Yes, there actually is! You could switch the golden oreo cookies out for Strawberry Cheesecake Oreos which would actually be exquisite in this recipe!
Why do I leave the cheesecake in the oven after it is done?
Cheesecake needs to be handled with care. It’s actually kind of fragile right out of the oven. Any sudden change in temperature can cause the cheesecake to crack. Slowly turning the temperature down and allowing it to cool a bit in the oven before removing it will ensure your cheesecake comes out just perfect.
How do I know if my cheesecake is done?
The simple answer is to gently jiggle it. Gently shake the cheesecake. If only a small circle in the center jiggles slightly, it’s done. It shouldn’t be too jiggly, but it does need to have a little jiggle in it otherwise it is overdone.
How long does this recipe take to make?
In addition to a 20-minute prep time, it will take 45-minutes to cook the cheesecake, and 5 hours to chill it. So, the entire recipe will require about 6 hours and 5-minutes from start to finish.
OTHER CHEESECAKE RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Streusel Bars
- Cherry Cheesecake Fudge
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
- Cheesecake Brownie Muffins
Creamy cheesecake loaded with golden oreos and topped with a chocolatey glaze and baked on a golden crisp cookie crust, these Golden Oreo Cheesecake Bars are perfect for any occasion.
- 12 Golden Oreos- Cream filling removed and finely crushed
- 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter melted
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Marshmallow fluff
- ½ tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
- 6 Golden Oreos- roughly chopped
- ½ cup White chocolate chips melted
- ¼ cup Milk
- 3 Tbsp. Powdered sugar
- 6 Golden Oreos- chopped
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Start by taking the Oreo cookie crumbs and mixing with the melted butter until well incorporated.
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Place the mixture into a prepared 8x8 baking dish.Distribute evenly and press down the mixture to compact it.
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Bake the crust for 5 minutes.
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Once done baking, take out and allow to cool while preparing the filling.
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Keep the oven at 350 degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl, place in the cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy and smooth.
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Add in the marshmallow fluff and mix until well combined.
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Once mixed, add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix until well incorporated.
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Add in the chopped golden Oreos and fold into the filling.
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Pour the filling over the crust and evenly distribute it.
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Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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Once the 15 minutes are up, without opening the door, turn the temperature down to 200 degrees and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the center is set.
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Once the baking is complete, turn the oven off and allow the cheesecake to sit in the oven for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack and allow to come to room temperature.
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Once the cheesecake is at room temperature, make the glaze.
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Add the milk and powdered sugar to the melted white chocolate.
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Mix until smooth.
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Pour over the cheesecake being sure its an even layer.
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Sprinkle the top with the 6 chopped Oreos.
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Wrap the cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
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Once chilled, cut into 9 squares and serve cold.
It is crucial to follow the correct baking and cooling directions to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
If the glaze appears clumpy when mixing, place in the microwave for 15-30 seconds and continue mixing.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
PJ
I'm planning to make this for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary party.
I like that I can use other oreo flavors for other events too. Thanks!