Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Oreo crust
- Mix the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the crust firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Make the cheesecake filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth with no lumps. Scrape the bowl as needed for an even texture.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl. Fold it gently into the cream cheese mixture in two additions to keep the filling airy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Tap the pan lightly to level the surface.
Chill and finish
- Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set. Keep it covered to prevent odors from soaking in.
- Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edge to form a starburst pattern. Scatter red and blue star sprinkles across the center and dust with crushed Oreos in a fireworks burst pattern.
Notes
Pro tip: soften the cream cheese thoroughly so the filling stays lump-free before folding in the whipped cream. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, swap part of the heavy whipping cream with whipped topping, then whip until it holds stiff peaks before folding.
