Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Oreo crust
- Mix the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted unsalted butter until the texture resembles wet sand, with no dry crumbs remaining. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, then refrigerate to firm up.
Make the cheesecake filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth with no lumps. Stop and scrape the sides as needed so the mixture stays silky.
Whip and fold
- Whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks in a bowl until you can lift the whisk and the cream holds sharp ridges. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture in two additions to keep it airy.
Assemble and chill
- Pour the filling over the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula until even. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
Decorate and serve
- Pipe whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake. Scatter the red and blue star sprinkles across the center and dust with crushed Oreos in a fireworks burst pattern right before serving for the best contrast.
Notes
For the smoothest slice, soften the cream cheese fully (room temperature) before beating, and fold whipped cream just until no white streaks remain. Refrigerate covered up to 4 days; freeze is not recommended because whipped toppings can weep after thawing. If you want a lighter option, substitute part of the cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer, slightly silkier texture (still no-bake with the same chilling time).
