No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake

While cheesecake desserts might seem intimidating, this no-bake approach will put you at ease. Like this No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake, Absolutely Perfect No-Bake Cheesecake, and No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake, this no-bake cookie dough cheesecake recipe is foolproof!

This recipe is a fun, delicious way to impress your guests. Each layer of this decadent dessert will have your tastebuds embarking on a delightful journey, from the rich, creamy cheesecake to the buttery, crumbly crust. If you love cool, creamy, and delicious cream cheese recipes as much as I do, you should definitely try making these treats: strawberry cheesecake salad, cheesecake stuffed strawberries and caramel apple cheesecake bars. Each one is a delightful twist on the classic cheesecake flavor!

You should have most of the ingredients to make this no-bake cookie dough cheesecake right at home. These simple ingredients combine to create rich, delicious flavors! Make sure to check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Butter: Salted butter provides a creamy texture and enhances the flavor. Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and texture. Brown Sugar: Adds more depth of flavor and sweetness. Flour: Make sure your all-purpose flour is heat-treated so it is safe to eat. Instructions are in the recipe below. Salt: Enhances the flavors and balances out the sweetness. Vanilla: Vanilla is my go-to flavor enhancer in cookie dough! Milk: This gives the cookie dough moisture that you’d normally get from eggs. Mini Chocolate Chips: You can use either milk or semi-sweet chocolate, but the size of the mini chips is what makes them so good!

Oreo Crust

Oreos: Oreos add a depth of chocolate flavor you can’t get anywhere else. Salted Butter: Melt your salted butter to be used as a binder.

Cheesecake Filling

Cream Cheese: Cream cheese gives your cookie dough cheesecake its flavor, texture, and structure. Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the tanginess of the cream cheese. Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavors of other ingredients. Heavy Whipping Cream: The fat in heavy whipping cream is essential to getting your no-bake cheesecake to get firm and set properly. Whipped Cream: This is optional as a topping but can add flavor and aesthetic.

Crust

Cheesecake Filling

Non-Stick Spray: Make sure you spray the springform pan with pan spray! This will help the cheesecake release easily and not stick to the pan when you are ready to serve it. Don’t over-beat the cheesecake mixture! If you beat it too long, it may not set properly in the fridge, leaving you with a soft cheesecake when you try to cut it. Beat just until the ingredients are combined and no lumps of cream cheese remain. Make sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated. Room Temperature: Allow your cream cheese to come to room temperature before preparing the recipe by setting it out on the counter for 2 hours. Avoid warming it in the microwave to speed things up, or it may become too warm and not set up properly Variations: For an alternative crust, replace the Oreos with 30 chocolate chip cookies. The crunchier, the better. Soft chewy cookies aren’t great for crust.