Description
These No-Bake Fireworks Oreo Cheesecake Bars are a fun, creamy, and festive dessert featuring an Oreo cookie crust, a smooth cheesecake filling, and a patriotic red, white, and blue topping. With no baking required, they’re an easy summer treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 30 Oreo cookies (including filling)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup red and blue Oreo pieces (chopped; use limited-edition Oreos if available)
- For Topping:
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Optional: extra crushed Oreos for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Crust:
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or in a sealed bag with a rolling pin.
- Mix the crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the baking dish. Chill in the fridge while making the filling.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Stir in the chopped red and blue Oreo pieces.
- Assemble and Chill:
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the Oreo crust.
- Sprinkle the top with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the parchment paper.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use Golden Oreos instead of regular Oreos for a lighter flavor.
- If you can’t find patriotic Oreos, just use regular ones and mix in red and blue food coloring.
- These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~290
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~160mg
- Fat: ~19g
- Saturated Fat: ~11g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~40mg