Mini Oreo cheesecakes are creamy, sweet, and dangerously easy to make–top with a little whipped cream and you have one decadent dessert!
Can we all just agree that everything is better in miniature? We’ve already discussed my obsession with mini pigs. And we’ve discussed my obsession with cheesecakes repeatedly. So I’m sure you can imagine that my obsession with mini cheesecakes is real.
Clearly it’s long past time for me to post one of my favorite recipes ever: MINI OREO CHEESECAKES! They’re creamy, they’re chocolatey, they’re smothered in ganache. . .and they’re a little too easy to eat (if you know what I mean).
Why you’ll love these mini Oreo cheesecakes:
- They’re easy to make
- You don’t have to use a water bath!
- They freeze really well so you can keep a few hidden in the back of the freezer for dessert emergencies 🙂
How to Make Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
Place 16 ounces of room temperature cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it’s very smooth. Slowly beat in the granulated sugar. Add the vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and salt and beat until just combined.
Use a rubber spatula to fold in chopped Oreos. (I like to chop the Oreos really finely so every bite of cheesecake has lots of cookies and cream flavor.)
Divide the filling between paper-lined muffin cups with a whole Oreo placed in the bottom and bake for about 20 minutes, until the filling is set. Cool to room temp and refrigerate overnight.
Baker’s tip: when I make cheesecakes I like to tap the pan on the counter a few times before baking to let release any air bubbles in the filling. This can help prevent your cheesecakes from puffing too during baking much, then cracking as they cool. For this recipe, just tap the filled muffin cups on the counter three or four times and you’re good to go.
When you’re ready to serve your mini Oreo cheesecakes, make chocolate ganache by mixing chocolate chips and very hot heavy cream until smooth.
Spread about a tablespoon of ganache on top of each cheesecake, refrigerate to set, then serve. (With whipped cream for extra decadence!)
See how easy? Too easy considering how delicious mini Oreo cheesecakes are 🙂
More cheesecake recipes (in case you’re hungry)
Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
No-Bake Mint Mocha Cheesecake
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake
Did you make these mini Oreo Cheesecakes? Awesome! Let me know what you think with a comment and a review below. And post a pic on IG! Tag @theitsybitsykitchen so I can see (and share!) your creations!
Mini Oreo cheesecakes are an easy yet totally decadent dessert!
- 16 whole Oreos
- 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream at room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 Oreos finely chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- whipped cream and additional Oreos for topping if desired
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners and set one of the whole Oreos in the bottom of each. Set pan aside.
- Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer set to medium speed until light and fluffy. Turn mixer to low and slowly add the granulated sugar.
- Beat in the vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and salt in that order, stopping the mixer to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Fold in the chopped Oreos.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles in the filling. Bake until filling is set, about 22 to 26 minutes. Set pan on a wire rack to cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to steam. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 3 minutes.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream together until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Spoon the ganache over the chilled cupcakes, then refrigerate to set the ganache. Top with whipped cream and Oreos (if desired) and serve.
Note that the cheesecakes need to chill overnight in the fridge before serving.
Store uneaten cupcakes in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer (tightly wrapped) for up to two months.
Cheesecakes adapted from Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Yup, I know all about dessert emergencies. Only too well. 🙂 Terrific recipe — these looked like they’re loaded with flavor. Thanks!
Marissa says
I love the idea of individual cheesecakes and, really, who doesn’t love Oreos! These are perfect little treats, Kelsie!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
I do love desserts in mini form, too. I believe an individual dessert (let’s say a serving size of 150 gr.) has fewer calories and fats than the same 150 gr. of a full-size cake, thus you can eat more. Please don’t tell me my theory is wrong! Needless to say these mini cheesecakes look phenomenal. Please send me 4 or 8 at your earliest convenience 🙂 I also hope you feel better by now.
Kelly | Foodtasia says
These look so insanely delicious! Mini treats are the best – but they are dangerous. I always lose track of how many I’ve eaten!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
Oreo desserts are a definite favourite in our house! Love that ganache topping too! Happy Monday Kelsie!
Cheyanne @No Spoon Necessary says
Everything is definitely better in mini form! Especially desserts, because you don’t have to share, and for some reason eating 3 or 4 minis makes me feel better about myself than having one large slice of something. Not sure there is much logic in the second half of that, but oh well! 🙂 Anyways, I am swooning over these Mini Oreo cheesecakes!! My husband is an oreo addict, so he’d flip over these cuties too!!!! JUST DELICIOUS!!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Everything is definitely better in mini form!! Including pigs, hah! I will never turn down an Oreo dessert. So good!!
Unfortunately, the desserts in the back of the freezer are no deterrent to me. I know exactly where they are, hah.
Have a great week, Kelsie!
Laura says
I love mini-desserts, too. Especially cheesecakes. Really because I can justify eating 2. Or more. And, of course, anything with Oreos. And my family knows the “hide it in the back of the freezer” trick just a little too well. I may have to label the extras “Frozen Spinach” or something equally compelling. Ha!
Carlee says
I wish I had some in the freezer now as suddenly I feel like I’m having a dessert emergency! I love all things cheesecake and cookies and cream, so I already know I love these!
Milena says
These are adorable! I have a weak spot for Oreo cookies and the very idea of making these mini cheesecakes is getting me excited. Dangerous stuff:)
Shashi at SavorySpin says
I have been MIA and I missed your discussion on mini pigs – though they remind me of this farm here in Georgia where they have a bunch of mini farm animals https://www.tanglewoodfarmminiatures.com/ . When my daughter was little, I took her there and the animals were the perfect size for her! Just like these mini oreo cheesecakes – they are the perfect size for me – to put three in my mouf at once – don’t ya think?! Seriously, these sound wonderful, Kelsie! On a side note, I made your Nutella bars again this weekend for a potluck, and they were a hit! Those bars are bomb!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats says
You are the queen of cheesecakes and these look perfect! I love single serving desserts (portion control!!!). And cookies and cream is such a yummy combo!
Kim Lange says
Everyone would love these for any occasion! Oreo Family favorite-Pinning!!
David @ Spiced says
You know something else that’s awesome in mini form? Mini horses. Those things are so cool! I absolutely love Oreo cheesecake, and the thought of a mini Oreo cheesecake is making my pretty hungry right now. Do you deliver? Because that would be awesome. Also, congrats to you and the Ducks…I bet you’re pretty amped! 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I think you know my love for mini desserts Kelsie! And these are a total winner in my book! What a great little treat to add to our Easter dessert table. Can’t wait to try them!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I don’t eat enough cheesecake! hahaha! These sweeties need to be added to my life stat! And I love how simple that ganache is!! Pinned!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Yes! I love mini desserts….truth be told, though, you know I’m not eating just one, lol. Oreo is one of my fave cookies and then combine in cheesecake form? Swoon! Pinned! Happy Monday, Kelsie 🙂