Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake
The Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory features a rich, creamy cheesecake layered with Oreo® cookies, then topped with a smooth Oreo® cookie mousse and decadent chocolate icing.
Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake Recipe
The Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for Oreo lovers. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and 1 hour 15 minutes to bake, so the total time you’ll need is around 2 hours and 15 minutes. This layered treat includes a fudgy chocolate cake base, creamy Oreo cheesecake filled with whole cookies, cookies & cream mousse, and a smooth chocolate ganache frosting. It may take a bit of time, but the result is a show-stopping dessert that tastes just like the one from The Cheesecake Factory.
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | ½ cup |
| Cocoa powder | 3 tbsp (dark preferred) |
| Sugar | ½ cup |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp |
| Baking powder | ¼ tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Vegetable oil | 2 tbsp |
| Egg | 1 |
| Milk | ½ cup + 2 tbsp |
Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- 16 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy cream
- (Optional: ½ cup powdered sugar for extra sweetness)
Oreo Cheesecake
- 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 1½ tsp vanilla
- 16 Oreo cookies
Cookies & Cream Mousse
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) whip it stabilizer *or see notes for gelatin substitute
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 3 oz white chocolate
- 10 crushed Oreos
Optional Garnish
- 20 Oreos (8 for sides, 12 for topping)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream + ½ cup powdered sugar (for fresh whipped cream)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9″ springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.
- Add oil, egg, and milk. Mix gently—don’t overmix!
- Pour into the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Cool it in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, wrap in plastic wrap and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- Place chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Heat the cream until it just starts to boil. Pour over the chocolate. Cover and let sit for 2–3 minutes.
- Whisk until smooth. If needed, microwave a bit to help melt.
- Cool, then beat with a mixer until it becomes fluffy and spreadable.
Step 3: Make the Oreo Cheesecake
- Lower oven temp to 325°F (160°C).
- Optional: Place a water-filled baking pan on the lower oven rack for a water bath.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, flour, and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Don’t overmix!
- Pour ⅓ of the batter into a greased 9″ springform pan.
- Add 8 whole Oreos, then the rest of the batter, and top with 8 more Oreos.
- (Optional) Wrap the pan in foil and place in the water bath to prevent cracks.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles a bit.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let it cool for 1 hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight before assembling.
Step 4: Make the Oreo Mousse
- Crush 10 Oreos into small pieces.
- Melt the white chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream, vanilla, sugar, and stabilizer until stiff peaks form.
- Mix a bit of whipped cream into the white chocolate to loosen it up.
- Fold the white chocolate and crushed Oreos into the whipped cream.
- Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Step 5: Assemble the Cheesecake
- Place the chocolate cake layer on a cake board or plate.
- Spread a thin layer of ganache on top.
- Carefully place the Oreo cheesecake on top.
- Spread the Oreo mousse over the cheesecake.
- Coat the sides with more ganache and press crushed Oreos + mini chocolate chips into the sides.
- Pipe swirls of ganache on top and add Oreos on each swirl.
- Chill until ready to serve. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Serve with freshly whipped cream for extra indulgence!
Conclusion
If you’re craving a decadent, bakery-quality dessert at home, the Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake is the perfect choice. With layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy Oreo-filled cheesecake, and a light cookies & cream mousse, it’s a treat that impresses both in taste and appearance. It takes some time to prepare, but each step is worth it when you take that first bite. Whether you’re making it for a celebration or just a weekend indulgence, this recipe delivers all the wow-factor of The Cheesecake Factory version—right from your own kitchen.
