Ultra Creamy Gluten-Free Oreo Cheesecake (Easy)

Ready to dive into the ultimate gluten-free Oreo dessert? Ultra thick and creamy gluten-free Oreo cheesecake recipe has a velvety cookies and cream filling topped with chocolate ganache and clouds of whipped cream!

Best Gluten-free Oreo Dessert? Cheesecake!

Once Nabisco came out with their GF Oreo cookie, I couldn’t wait to dream up another gluten-free Oreo dessert recipe! Now gluten-free Oreo cheesecake makes the perfect compliment to gluten-free cookies and cream ice cream cake and gluten-free Oreo truffles!

First, gluten-free oreo cookies are crushed and mixed with melted butter to create an easy press-in crust GF chocolate crust. While the recipe calls for a 9-inch springform pan, the cookie crumbs can also be pressed in a 9X13 inch pan to create gluten-free Oreo cheesecake bars.

While the baked crust is cooling, begin to make the cheesecake filling. The recipe calls for a baked filling with eggs because the thicker tangy custard balances out the cookies’ sweetness.

However, if you are looking for a gluten-free no bake Oreo cheesecake recipe, simply follow this no bake gluten-free cheesecake recipe for the filling and stir in chopped Oreos.

After refrigerating the cheesecake for several hours, or overnight, you are ready to make the silky chocolate ganache topping. Combine heated heavy cream with chocolate chips, stir until smooth and spread over the top.

To make the ultimate gluten-free dessert, sprinkle with additional cookie crumbs and top with dollops of whipped cream! Learn more gluten-free baking tips below, including how to store and easy tricks for decorating like a pro!

I have made a LOT of cheesecakes over the years but none better than this one! No one would ever know it is gluten free. It is easy, delicious and disappeared faster than any other dessert on the table. Thanks for an outstanding and delicious recipe that does not need one bit of tweaking – it is perfection as is!

—Ella

Ingredient Notes

Lucky for all of those who want more gluten-free Oreo recipes, these GF cookies are widely available in any grocery store, which makes this another affordable recipe just like those shared in my gluten-free cookbook and on the website!

• Gluten-Free Oreos – For this recipe, a layer of crushed Oreos creates the crust, some are folded in the cookies and cream filling, and more decorate the top. You will need two gluten-free Oreo packages. Use leftovers to make a half recipe of gluten-free Oreo balls!
• Cream Cheese – Regular cream cheese is recommended because it makes a thicker, studier filling than light cream cheese. For the cream cheese to blend well with the other ingredients, it should be at room temperature first. If you forgot to set out the cream cheese, use a tip from this creamy gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake recipe – unwrap the bricks and microwave using the defrost setting.
• Sour Cream – Sour cream gives the distinctive tangy taste. Regular or light sour cream can be used because it’s adding more to the taste than the structure.
• Eggs – Baked cheesecakes contain eggs to make a more velvety custard texture, while no bake cheesecakes do not, which have a more straightforward, simple flavor. However, this easy recipe does not require a water bath for baking!
• Heavy Cream – Used to make the ganache topping and may be used to embellish the topping with whipped cream mounds.

Gluten-free Oreo Cheesecake Crust

To make the crust begin by crushing 20 Oreos into fine crumbs. The easiest way to do this is with a food processor, but it can also be done by placing the cookies into a ziplock bag and using a rolling pin to crush.

Once you have the crumbs, mix in the melted butter. Dump the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan (10-inch pans may also be used, but result in slightly thinner layers). Use a measuring cup or glass to firmly press the crumbs evenly along the bottom.

Bake the crust in a 350ºF oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool while you prepare the cheesecake mixture.

How to Make Gluten-Free Oreo Cheesecake

(Below shows step-by-step photos and modified instructions. For the complete recipe, along with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card.)

For the filling, in a large bowl combine the softened cream cheese and sugar. Using room temperature cream cheese beats together smoother without any lumps. If you forgot to let it sit out, remove it from the package and use the defrost setting on your microwave.

Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat again until smooth and creamy.

Next, slightly crush the remaining gluten-free Oreos in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin. For this, you do not want fine crumbs, but larger chunks to disperse throughout the cheesecake.

Pour the filling into the pre-baked Oreo crust and smooth the top using an offset spatula. Bake in a 325ºF oven for 50-60 minutes. The edges should be firmly set and when a toothpick is inserted in the middle it should not come out liquidy.

To prevent cracks in the cheesecake, cool it gradually. This is done by turning off the oven and leaving the door slightly ajar. Let it sit in the oven for 15 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Once it has cooled to almost room temperature, transfer it to the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Do not release the outer ring until it is fully chilled or the cheesecake will pull apart and crack. (Unfortunately I made this mistake!)

Chocolate Ganache Topping and Decorating

While a chocolate ganache topping sounds impressive and difficult, it is quite easy! Simply heat ½ cup heavy cream until hot, but not boiling. Add the chocolate chips to the cream and let it sit for 1 minute to melt the chocolate. Stir until silky smooth.

If you want to skip this step you can substitute store bought hot fudge, old fashioned hot fudge sauce, or serve simply with whipped cream!

Now it’s time to make your gluten-free cheesecake look even more impressive! Pour the ganache onto the center of the cheesecake. Once again, grab your offset spatula and smooth it out until it goes just over the edge.

Place it back in the fridge to set, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile you can prepare the homemade whipped cream.

In a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, blend together ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form and hold shape. Over-beating will turn it into a butter consistency, but under-beating will not maintain its shape for piping.

To pipe, use a large open star tip or large round tip with a coupler and pastry bag. (I love these disposable ones!) Pipe mounds of whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake and then sprinkle additional cookie crumbs on top.

Where to Buy Gluten-Free Oreos

Now that you are sold on gluten-free Oreo recipes, where is the best place to buy them? They are now commonly stocked in the cookie aisle, right next to other Oreo versions. Besides local grocery stores, Walmart, Meijer, and Target carries them.

Of course there are other brands of gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Glutino, Kinnikinnick, Goodie Girl, and GF Joe Joe’s at Trader Joes.

Storing Tips

This gluten-free Oreo dessert makes an easy make-ahead treat, perfect for holidays, celebrations, or entertaining! It’s best to make at least one day ahead of serving so the cheesecake has time to set before slicing.

Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days, well covered. If you need to store longer, I recommend either freezing the entire cheesecake or slicing and freezing serving-size portions.

How to Freeze Cheesecake

Either baked or no bake cheesecakes may be frozen. Assemble and make sure the cheesecake is well wrapped to prevent freezer burn or ice crystals forming.

To achieve a good wrap on the dessert without making marks in the topping, first freeze the cheesecake without wrapping. Once it is solidly frozen, wrap in a couple layers of plastic wrap and then cover with foil.

Gluten-free cookies and cream cheesecake can be frozen up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator for 24 hours before unwrapping and enjoying.