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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Oreo Cheesecake Bars

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These creamy no-bake lemon Oreo cheesecake bars combine a zesty lemon filling with a crunchy Oreo crust for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for gifting or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 28 Oreo cookies (about 1 ¾ cups crushed; Double Stuf preferred)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, cold
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Mini Oreo pieces or lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crush 28 Oreo cookies finely using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have about 1 ¾ cups of crumbs. Mix the crumbs with 5 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. Press the Oreo mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even layer. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to chill.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 16 oz of softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing gently until combined.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip ¾ cup cold heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer). Be careful not to overwhip.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Pour the filling over the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the top evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until set and firm.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks only to keep texture light. Press crust firmly and chill before adding filling to prevent crumbling. Refrigerate at least 4 hours for best texture; 2 hours is minimum. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients as noted.

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