We loved this NO BAKE Cookie Dough Cheesecake — it’s made with edible cookie dough and an Oreo crust and is an extra special dessert for the holidays!
What is it about cookie dough that everyone loves?
I remember as a child consuming my fair share of cookie dough while I was supposed to be baking cookies for my mom (and as you already know, my Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies and my Mom’s Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are the real deal).
As I grew up though, I kind of stopped indulging in that forbidden treat.
I’m not sure why — maybe it was me trying to be a responsible adult in front of my children (also the reason I stopped chugging milk from jug immediately after).
I’m happy to say that although this cheesecake is totally indulgent, there are no raw eggs or any of that jazz that starts to concern some people when you mention consuming cookie dough. It’s all perfectly safe and incredibly delicious (if it’s a concern of yours, follow the instructions below to heat treat your flour)!
There is a layer of cookie dough under the cheesecake, cookie dough balls mixed throughout, and a pile of cookie dough balls on top — so it’s perfect with a cup of coffee (or tall glass of milk)!
NOTE: Consuming raw flour is not recommended by the FDA. If this is a concern of yours, follow these instructions to heat treat your flour before making the recipe.
No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
Crust
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 300 grams bag chocolate sandwich cookies about 25 cookies
Cookie Dough
- 5 tablespoons softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Cheesecake
- 24 oz cream cheese 3 packages
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream 35% cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- CrustCombine melted butter and cookies in a food processor and process until smooth and a ball forms.
- Press into a 9″ Springform pan (or a pie plate or square pan works just fine, too!).
- Cookie DoughIn a medium bowl, stir together softened butter and sugar with a spoon. Add salt, vanilla, milk, and flour and stir until a dough forms, adding a little more milk if needed. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Set in the refrigerator to chill.
- CheesecakeIn a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, cream, sugar, and vanilla until completely smooth and fluffy — about 5 minutes on high speed.
- Divide the cookie dough in thirds. Roll 1 third into a circle the size of your pan and lay on top of your crust (I do this between 2 sheets of wax paper and it works perfectly!). Roll remaining ⅔ into small balls. Stir half of the cookie dough balls into the cheesecake, and set the remaining in the fridge for garnish.
- Top with cheesecake mixture and set in the refrigerator to chill until set, at least 4 hours.
- Garnish cheesecake with whipped cream if desired and extra cookie dough balls. Serve and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Joanne McDonnell says
Such a lovely recipe!! Will have to say to anyone who wants to follow this recipe: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ELECTRIC WHISK!! It took me so long to hand whisk it and I didn’t achieve the right consistency, I went with it anyway ?…hence it collapsing after being in the fridge for more than enough hours!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, an electric mixer is definitely key here to getting it nice and thick! I’m glad you liked it!
Tonya Mangrum says
Watching the video and then reading the directions it’s totally different from video in the video it says use a Oreo crust buy at store then it shows eatable cookie dough bought at store then it shows the cream cheese white sugar vanilla then mix. But when you read the ingredients it for making the crust at home and making the cookie dough at home and cream cheese it uses powdered sugar heavy cream vanilla can I get the recipe from the video please
Ashley Fehr says
They are not completely different, and it says nothing in the video about being store bought, it just doesn’t go through every step in detail. The recipe as written is complete.
Vel says
Can this be made without using chocolate? I can not have chocolate and love cheesecake.
I was thinking golden Oreos and butterscotch chips. Do you think it would work?
Thanks
Ashley Fehr says
I think that would definitely work! I bet it would taste great!
Suzanne says
I just finished making this for dessert to go with Christmas dinner. Since I was pressed for time I used a no-bake cheesecake mix and folded the cookie dough into the batter. My issue was with the cookie dough itself-it was rather sticky and I had an extremely tough time peeling the wax paper off once I placed the dough on top of the crust. Rolling it into balls proved to be challenging-it stuck to everything! It was actually pulling the crust away from the pie plate as I was attempting to peel the wax paper away from the dough. I put the pie plate in the freezer for 15-20 minutes and that seemed to help. Not sure how its going to taste but i thought i would share my feedback in case someone else has issued similar to mine.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Suzanne! The cookie dough is definitely easier to work with when chilled.
Natalie says
This is such a beautiful cheesecake! I love the combination with the cookie dough ♥
sanjay butt karlpa says
love this just made it thank u soo much! i will make it it again for my birthday! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Amy says
This looks so good. I love anything cookie dough. I can’t wait to try this! Yum, thanks for sharing.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Amy!
Connie says
Do u have to use a beater?
Ashley Fehr says
You wouldn’t have to if you can whip it by hand, but it will be tough!
Chandler Simmons says
Does it have to be kept in the refrigerator?
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, I definitely would except to serve it
Tara says
I made the cheese cake and I don’t know what I did wrong it was so soft when I went to cut it ..it almost fell apart..should I maybe use less whipping cream? I refrigerated it for a full day
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Tara! It is a softer cheesecake, but it should hold up like it did in the photos and video. Did you use 35% cream and not a lighter version?
Jackie says
Do we take the cream out of the cookies before making the crust, or leave the cream in the middle of the cookies?
Ashley Fehr says
Leave it in!
Tara says
I don’t have a food processor big enough how else could I make the crust?
Sharyl says
Place the cookies in a zip lock bag and use a tolling pin to crush them by gently beating on them.
Tara says
That’s kinda what I thought didn’t know if it had to be crushed that Finley
Ashley Fehr says
I would use the plastic bag and rolling pin trick (you’ll want them to be pretty fine) or if you have a high power blender that might work too
Jennifer says
You can buy the oreo crust already in a pie pan at the store
Cheyenne Youskow says
Pre crushed Oreo baking crumbs
Robin says
Do you leave the middle of the oreo cookie when makingvthe crust??
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, use the whole cookies
Kelly says
How do you think this would freeze?? Looks delish!
Ashley Fehr says
I think it should freeze fine!
silvia says
This looks so good. Will try it 😀
Ashley Fehr says
Let me know how you like it!
Alma Basile says
Can I use Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough? If not I can’t find the no bake cookie dough in the stores!
Ashley Fehr says
The recipe for the cookie dough is right in the cheesecake recipe. You do not buy it.
Claribel says
she needs to buy the stuff to make the recipi the recipi its self on the site isnt going to make the cheesecake lol….
Denise says
I am going to use a springform pan. Do I need to grease it first?
Ashley Fehr says
Nope, not at all! Let me know how you like it!
taydra collins says
i just wanted to say thankyou for this recipe, i just finished making this , yes this late at night but it came out perfectly (: i will be following on instagram so i can try out more recipes !
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Taydra! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment!
Linda says
How much is 3 packages of cream cheese? I don’t know about you but in my country the packages tend to come in more than one size. 😉
Ashley Fehr says
The standard in Canada and the U.S. is 8oz
jan says
any idea what the carbs are on the no bake chocolate chip cheese cake???
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t sorry! I will be adding some nutrition information to my main dishes and breakfasts but likely not desserts. They’re a splurge!
Charissa says
A-ba-ga-zillion. And totally worth every carb!
Ashley Fehr says
Lol! You are probably right. It’s a once-in-a-while indulgence 🙂
Fitri says
I have kitchen aid mixer. Which hooks do you recommend to use? I have the paddle for the cream cheese or the wire for the whip cream. I don’t want the cheesecake to be runny if I use the paddle but if I use the wire, it won’t mix the cream cheese nicely and smooth.
Ashley Fehr says
I use my whisk for most things because it does get nice and smooth — you just have to make sure your cream cheese is room temperature and whip it on high, scraping the sides occasionally.
Victoria Clark says
Hello.. I don’t know if someone ask this question before but where do you buy no-bake cookie dough?
Victoria Clark says
Never mind !!! I needed to read the recipe
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! No problem!
Christine says
The cream cheese must of been room temp before whipping ?
Ashley Fehr says
It is easier that way, yes!
Ashley Fehr says
Anything you eat could be contaminated — that’s the risk you take when you eat anything you haven’t grown yourself. You’re not supposed to eat half cooked eggs but people put them on everything.
Tacey says
Can I use frozen whipped cream instead of cream?
Ashley Fehr says
You could, just use double the amount of the cream and fold it in gently.
Amber says
What did you use for the top decor in the picture? Just whipped cream with cookie dough on top? Or is it a different type of whipped cream for the top?
Ashley Fehr says
It’s just plain whipped cream!
Sara says
Do you leave the cream in the cookies for the crust or just use the cookies?
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, use the whole cookie with the cream!
Jessica says
Oh man! I only used the chocolate part and not the cream 🙁 mine also did not turn out as pretty as yours. Also when I was rolling the no bake cookie dough into balls they were so sticky that I had to put flour on my hands to be able to roll them into balls.
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Jessica — how did it turn out in the end? Was the crust okay? I usually chill my cookie dough before I roll them for a bit so I will make a note. I hope it was still good and you enjoyed it!
Maggie says
I accidentally used chocolate graham crackers instead of Oreos because I was confused. Was pretty crumbly, but still yummy. Filling was delicious, though!!
Maggie says
I also found that the cookie dough layer slid apart from the crust. Did you have this issue? Maybe the Oreos made the difference here too.
Ashley Fehr says
I think using the full Oreos would make a big difference! I’m glad it still tasted good!
Beth says
Can I use nestle cookie dough already made?
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t recommend it because it has raw eggs
Janet Workman says
No eggs in recipe at all.
Melanie says
Someone please help!! Is heavy whipping cream the same as whipping cream? I can’t find just plain “whipping cream.” Doesn’t heavy whipping cream turn into butter if you beat it for too long?
Angela says
My grocery store doesn’t have whipping cream, only heavy whipping cream. Can I use that?
Ashley Fehr says
That is exactly the same, yes
Lisa Oliver says
What can I use if I don’t have a food processor to mix the cookies and butter?
Breanna Cagley says
I use a blender works just as good. Or put them in a ziplock bag and smash them with a rolling pin until small
Ashley Fehr says
Great tip! Either of those would work great!
Melanie says
Can you please answer my whipping cream question? Can I use heavy whipping cream? I can’t find just plain whipping cream.
Alex says
Heavy whipping cream just has more fat. Heavy whipping cream is what you want to use, it will make for a creamier cheesecake. Either one doesn’t matter.
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Melanie. I try to answer questions as quickly as possible, but I am a stay at home mom of a 2 and 4 year old. I can’t be online to answer questions every hour of the day. You will need to use heavy cream, whipping cream or 35% cream — all the same. If you use a lighter cream it won’t whip up and you will not have cheesecake. Yes, it does turn into butter if you whip it too long. But you won’t 🙂
Jill says
Whipping cream is referred to as whipping cream or heavy cream or 35% cream. You need 35% ‘fat’ in order for it to ‘whip’ do NOT whip too long as it will turn into butter. I watch and do just a little more after it seems to be firming up. I also add ‘whip it’ it is a small little package you find in the baking isle. You just dump it in at the start and it helps keep the whipped cream ‘firm’, otherwise it can get rather ‘sloppy’ after a day. You can also use a bit of gelatine mixed with water as an alternative to help ‘set’ the cream.. I add icing sugar (sifted) and a splash of vanilla before I whip. You can also add a liquor of your liking.. Look on on the internet under Pinterest.. many helpful hints and suggestions…
Tracy says
Wondering if 1/2 and 1/2 will work ?
Ashley Fehr says
1/2 and 1/2 will not work as it does not have enough fat to whip
Laurie Escamilla says
So when you say 3 packages of cream cheese, you mean the 8 oz. package ps correct? So 27 ozs. Total? Thanks.
Ashley Fehr says
Yes that’s correct
Angelica says
How much cream do you put in cheesecake mixture ?
Ashley Fehr says
All of it
Brandon says
Isn’t 3 8oz packages 24oz? Not 27?? So which is it 24 or 27?
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! You’re right. Either way, 3-8oz packages
Monika Witt says
Hallo
bitte sende mir das Rezept auf Deutsch
Vielen Dank
Liebe Grüße monika
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t speak Deutsch
B. G. says
ZUTATEN
Kruste
3 Esslöffel geschmolzene Butter
1 300g Beutel Schokolade Sandwich Cookies (ca. 25 Cookies)
Plätzchenteig
5 Esslöffel weiche Butter
¾ Tasse brauner Zucker
½ Teelöffel Salz
1 Teelöffel Vanille
3-4 Esslöffel Milch
1½ Tassen Allzweckmehl
½ Tasse Mini-Schokolade-Chips
Käsekuchen
3 Päckchen Frischkäse
1 Tasse Schlagsahne
1 Tasse Puderzucker
1 Teelöffel Vanille
Diese Anzeige melden
ANLEITUNG
Kruste
Kombinieren Sie geschmolzene Butter und Kekse in einer Küchenmaschine und Prozess, bis glatt und ein Ball bildet.
Drücken Sie in eine 9 “Springform Pfanne (oder eine Torte oder quadratische Pfanne funktioniert auch gut!).
Plätzchenteig
In einer mittleren Schüssel, rühren Sie weiche Butter und Zucker mit einem Löffel zusammen. Fügen Sie Salz, Vanille, Milch und Mehl hinzu und rühren Sie, bis ein Teig bildet und ein wenig mehr Milch addiert, wenn erforderlich. Rühren Sie in Schokoladenstückchen.
Set in den Kühlschrank zu kühlen.
Käsekuchen
In einer großen Schüssel, zusammen schlagen Frischkäse, Sahne, Zucker und Vanille bis vollständig glatt und flauschig – ca. 5 Minuten auf hoher Geschwindigkeit.
Den Teig in Drittel aufteilen. Bringen Sie 1 Drittel in einen Kreis der Größe Ihrer Pfanne und legen Sie oben auf Ihre Kruste (Ich tue dies zwischen 2 Blatt Wachspapier und es funktioniert perfekt!). Rollen Sie ⅔ in kleine Kugeln. Rühren Sie die Hälfte der Plätzchenteigkugeln in den Käsekuchen und stellen Sie den Rest im Kühlraum für garnieren ein.
Top mit Käsekuchen-Mischung und legen Sie in den Kühlschrank zu kühlen, bis gesetzt, mindestens 4 Stunden.
Garnieren Käsekuchen mit Schlagsahne, wenn gewünscht und extra Cookie Teig Bälle. Serve und speichern Reste im Kühlschrank für bis zu 5 Tage.
Denise Reed says
How much cream cheese in weight please?
Hannah Deighton says
Looked for another cheesecake recipe and that specified 3 packages cream cheese (8oz each) so maybe if there is no other reply this would work…..
Pagli ladki says
This looks so yummy!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Cookie dough blizzards used to be my favorite, I’ve been a cookie dough addict forever now! This cheesecake looks absolutely unreal. I’m keeping this in mind for my birthday this year, because YUM!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’m all for cookie dough anything, too! I don’t eat it too much, but I sure do love it. And in cheesecake form…even better! Love the little chunks of cookie dough balls on top, this is my kind of dessert!
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t eat that much of it either! But I love cookie dough desserts! Thanks Gayle 🙂