No-Bake Layered Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

Hello, I’m Betty from Betty Cooks! If you’re looking for the perfect dessert that’s impressive yet incredibly simple, you’ve come to the right place. This No-Bake Layered Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust is the ultimate sweet easy recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Sweet, easy recipes are my specialty—I believe that creating a stunning dessert shouldn’t take hours in the kitchen or a long list of complicated steps. This recipe proves just that, delivering rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture without ever turning on your oven.

Table of Contents

• Why This is the Ultimate Sweet Easy Dessert
• What Makes a Dessert Truly “Easy”?
• Perfect for Any Occasion
• The Secret to Stunning Layers
• Make-Ahead Magic
• Betty’s Final Thoughts
• The Recipe: No-Bake Layered Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
• Notes & Tips

Key Takeaways

• Effortless Elegance: This no-bake cheesecake delivers a stunning, layered look and gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
• No Oven Required: The entire dessert comes together on the countertop and sets in the fridge, perfect for warm weather or a stress-free kitchen.
• Crowd-Pleasing Classic: Combining a beloved Oreo crust with rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake guarantees it will be a hit with everyone.
• Make-Ahead Perfection: It needs to chill for several hours, making it an ideal dessert to prepare the day before any event.

Why This is the Ultimate Sweet Easy Dessert

In a world of complex baking projects, this cheesecake stands out as a beacon of simplicity. The process is straightforward: crush, mix, whip, layer, and chill. There’s no need to worry about water baths, cracked tops, or precise baking times. The result, however, is anything but simple. The contrasting layers of creamy vanilla and decadent chocolate cheesecake against the crunchy, chocolatey Oreo base create a dessert that feels special and indulgent. It’s the kind of easy sweet recipe that allows you to enjoy the process and savor the impressive results.

What Makes a Dessert Truly “Easy”?

For me, an easy dessert recipe needs to check a few boxes. First, it should use common, easy-to-find ingredients. This recipe calls for basics like cream cheese, heavy cream, and Oreos—items you can grab at any grocery store. Second, the technique should be forgiving. Whipping cream and folding it into a mixture is much more approachable than tempering eggs or working with yeast. Finally, it should be flexible. Don’t have a springform pan? A pie dish works beautifully. Want to add a fruit swirl? Go for it! This recipe’s adaptability is part of what makes it such a reliable and simple sweet treat for bakers of all levels.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Whether it’s a casual family dinner, a summer potluck, a birthday celebration, or a holiday gathering, this cheesecake fits right in. Its elegant appearance makes it suitable for formal events, while its familiar, crowd-pleasing flavors ensure it’s loved by kids and adults alike. It’s particularly fantastic for warm months when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. I love bringing this as my go-to contribution to parties because it always disappears quickly, and I get so many requests for the easy recipe. For those seeking sweet recipes easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for a celebration, this is your answer.

The Secret to Stunning Layers

The beauty of this dessert is in its distinct layers, but achieving them is no magic trick. The key is starting with one base cheesecake mixture. By dividing it in half and folding melted chocolate into one portion, you create two flavors from one bowl—minimizing cleanup and effort. Pouring the plain layer first and letting it settle slightly before adding the chocolate layer helps keep them defined. For the cleanest slices when serving, remember my little hack: dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry between each cut.

Make-Ahead Magic

Perhaps the best feature of this no-bake wonder is that it demands to be made ahead of time. That chilling period isn’t a suggestion; it’s essential for the perfect sliceable texture. This makes it the ultimate stress-free dessert for entertaining. You can assemble it the morning of your event or even the night before, freeing up your time to focus on other dishes or simply enjoy your company. Finding reliable quick and easy recipes that actually improve with a wait is a game-changer for any home cook.

Betty’s Final Thoughts

This No-Bake Layered Chocolate Cheesecake is more than just a recipe; it’s a confidence-builder. It shows that you don’t need advanced skills to create a dessert that looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery. It embodies everything I love to share on Betty Cooks: approachable techniques, fantastic flavor, and that wonderful feeling of serving something you’re truly proud of. So, gather your simple ingredients and get ready to make what might just become your new favorite sweet easy recipe.

No-Bake Layered Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

This indulgent no-bake dessert is the perfect quick and easy treat. Featuring a rich Oreo crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake layers, and a velvety topping, it’s a sweet, easy dessert recipe that’s sure to impress.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Total Time6 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, easy dessert recipe, No-Bake Dessert, Oreo crust, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes

Servings: 12 slices

Author: Betty

Ingredients

For the Oreo Crust

• 24 Oreo cookies (with cream filling)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Cheesecake Layer

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly

For the Topping

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional Oreo cookies, crumbled, for garnish
• Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust

1. Place the Oreo cookies (filling and all) in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
2. Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or deep pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Make the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined and smooth.
3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup of cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no white streaks remain.
5. Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls. To one bowl, fold in the melted and slightly cooled chocolate until completely incorporated.
6. Retrieve the chilled crust. Spread the plain cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Carefully spoon the chocolate cheesecake mixture over the first layer and spread it evenly. Return the pan to the refrigerator.

Prepare the Topping & Assemble

1. In a clean, chilled bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the set chocolate layer.
3. Garnish with crumbled Oreo cookies and chocolate shavings if desired.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry between cuts. You can use a 9×13 inch pan for a simpler, bar-style dessert.