Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies
Oreo Crust
- 15 Oreo cookies, crushed finely
- 4 tbsp butter, melted (chilled but melted)
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate drizzle (melted chocolate)
- Chopped nuts
- Crushed Oreo crumbs
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo crust: Crush Oreo cookies finely and mix them with melted, cooled butter to form a crumbly mixture. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a pan or mini molds to create the crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
- Fold in crushed Oreos: Gently stir in a handful of crushed Oreo cookies into the cheesecake filling to add crunchy texture evenly throughout.
- Assemble and chill: Spread or spoon the cheesecake mixture over the prepared Oreo crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to firm up.
- Add finishing touches: Before serving, top the cheesecake bites with melted chocolate drizzle, chopped nuts, crushed Oreo crumbs, or a dusting of cocoa powder to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese and peanut butter to soften to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth texture.
- Use chilled melted butter to achieve a firmer crust.
- Fold Oreo pieces in gently to maintain crunchy texture in the filling.
- Chill cheesecake bites adequately to develop structure and flavor.
- Customize toppings with options like sea salt flakes or caramel drizzle for added flavor.
- For nut-free versions, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed or almond butter.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and peanut butter to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake / Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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