I’m not a huge fan of Oreos or, really, any kind of store-bought cookie. I have spoiled myself with the homemade variety. That being said, I am not the least bit hesitant to use store-bought cookies as an ingredient, like with these cheesecakes.
The crust of these little treats is actually a whole Oreo, not crumbs. Leaving the cookie intact makes for a thick crust that gets nice and soft after they’ve baked and chilled. Topping off those Oreos is one of my favorite things – cheesecake. Of course, it wouldn’t meet the legal definition of a cookies and cream cheesecake without even more Oreos mixed into the cheesecake. I especially like the addition of sour cream to the cheesecake filling. It offsets all that sweet with just a little bit of tartness.
Quinn proclaimed these as one of the best things I’ve ever made. I have to say that even not being an Oreo fan, I might have to agree with him.
These cheesecakes are great for a crowd. I like to make individual treats for larger groups because they are so much easier to transport and serve. I made them for a baby shower and can imagine they’d be great for all of your backyard gatherings this summer.
More little sweets:
- Black and White Cupcakes
- Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
- Mini Cheesecakes
- Brownie Peanut Butter Cups
- Chocolate Filled Cupcakes
Recipe from the new and beautiful cookbook Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone’s Favorite Treat.
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November 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
This is the most amazing site I’ve ever visited. I love it all, the introductions, the recipes, the photographs, everything! It is simply amazing, I am so greatful for finding it on the web, I asure you it will be my homepage. Baking is my passion and this is an extraordinary discovery for me. Thank you for this, and now I will shut up and appreciate it all.
xoxo
November 9th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
These look amazing and seem to be a really easy recipe to make. I can’t wait to give them a try. I don’t think my friends would mind if I showed up with a treat like this!
Debbie
November 19th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I made these mini cookies & cream cheesecakes for our office’s thanksgiving potluck lunch and they received one of my co-worker’s highest accolades…”stupid good”.
December 7th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
HELLO YUMM!!! Sounds sooo delicious!
Great site and photos! wow!
February 1st, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I will dream about these tonight.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
My mother used to make these, starting back in the 1970s … except she used vanilla wafers in the bottom of the cup, no chocolate, and topped off the cheesecake portion with a spoonful of cherry pie filling. They too, were “stupid good.”
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:19 pm
AWESOME! Easy to make. Not to sweet because of the sour cream which I like. To make it extra fatty I added a chocolate ganche over the top! LOVE IT!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:27 am
This is sooo nice… I have a question though.
Did you use standard cupcake liners in a standard size 6 cupcake pan????
February 24th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Yes, I used a standard cupcake pan with liners.