No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

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written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 29 votes

Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings 12 servings

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Last updated on January 26, 2024

This No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake is made with an Oreo crust and a rich cheesecake filling loaded up with homemade edible cookie dough! Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream!

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Ingredients Needed:
How to Make No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake
No Bake Cheesecake FAQs
Tips and Notes
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No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe

I love all no-bake desserts, but I will say a no-bake cheesecake has to be one of my favorites! And this No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake is no exception.

Now, while I do go crazy for the simplicity of a classic no bake Cheesecake Recipe, I absolutely love to play around with the endless cheesecake possibilities. There are just so many flavor variations!

This variation is a buttery Oreo crust filled with a rich and creamy cookie dough filling topped with homemade whipped cream and more cookie dough.

But don’t worry! Although this cheesecake is totally indulgent, there are no raw eggs! It’s safe, incredibly delicious, and so simple to make.

Does it get any better than that?!

Ingredients Needed:

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Crust

Butter: you’ll need ½ cup of melted butter to bind the cookie crumbs into a crust.
Sandwich Cookies: blended up chocolate sandwich cookies make the best cheesecake crust. No need to scoop out the frosting!

Cookie Dough

Brown Sugar: gives the cookie dough that classic warm sweetness.
Butter: you’ll need ½ cup of butter for the dough. Be sure to soften it first so it’s easy to stir together!
All-Purpose Flour: you can either heat treat your all-purpose flour or use oat flour instead.
Milk: creates the perfect moist texture without adding eggs.
Vanilla: adds a subtle sweetness to help flavor the dough.
Salt: cuts the sweetness and brings out flavor.
Mini Chocolate Chips: just use your favorite!

Cheesecake

Cream Cheese: use full fat blocks of cream cheese for the best texture. Low fat cream cheese has more water and will result in a less stable cheesecake.
Powdered Sugar: adds sweetness and helps thicken the filling.
Vanilla: gives the cheesecake filling just the right amount of flavor depth.
Heavy Whipping Cream: use 35% cream for a thick and creamy texture.
Whipped Cream: you can use store-bought whip or make a batch of homemade whipped cream to top off the cheesecake.

How to Make No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake

This No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake is a whole lot simpler than it looks!

Form the crust: In a food processor, combine melted butter and cookies until smooth. Press into a 9″ springform pan.
Make the cookie dough: In a bowl, mix together sugar and softened butter. Add in flour, milk, vanilla, and salt, then stir until a dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips, then set in the fridge to chill.
Make the cheesecake filling: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, then beat again until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Add half of the cream cheese mixture, mix on low until combined, then add the rest.
Roll the cookie dough: Divide the cookie dough into thirds. Roll 1 third into a circle the size of your pan. Lay that on top of the crust. Roll the rest of the dough into small balls. Stir half into the cheesecake mixture and set the rest in the fridge to use for garnish.
Assemble and chill: Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust, then place it in the fridge until set.
Add the topping: Remove the cheesecake from the pan, top with whipped cream and extra cookie dough balls, then serve or store in the fridge.

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No Bake Cheesecake FAQs

Will my no-bake cheesecake set?

Yes! If it’s done properly, you should have no issue getting your no-bake cheesecake to set. Just follow the instructions and chill it in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours!

How do you thicken a no-bake cheesecake?

There are a few ways you can make sure your cheesecake filling is nice and thick. First, use room temperature cream cheese. It’s easier to beat into a smooth filling for better structure.
Second, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and no less. This incorporates enough air into the filling to create a thicker consistency.
And third, of course, don’t shorten the chill time. The cheesecake needs at least 6 hours, sometimes longer, to fully set in the fridge.

How to store:

This No-Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze no bake cheesecake?

Yes! I have successfully frozen lots of no bake cheesecakes. The key is to let it set completely in the fridge before freezing. Place in the freezer to freeze uncovered, then wrap and store up to 3 months.
Let thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
They are also delicious partially frozen!

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Tips and Notes

Use a springform pan. A springform pan makes it so much easier to remove the cheesecake without breaking it. If you don’t have one, you can also make this in a 9×13″ pan or two pie plates.
Use cold heavy cream. The colder cream will whip much more easily into stiff peaks.
Use full-fat cream cheese. Use full-fat cream cheese blocks for the cheesecake filling. Anything else won’t yield that delicious rich and creamy texture.
Chill for at least 6 hours. The cheesecake needs a minimum of 6 hours, but sometimes more, to fully set. Don’t slice into it too soon or you’ll just end up with a big mess.
For clean slices, run a sharp knife under warm water, dry completely, then slice into the cake. Repeat between slices.
Cookie Dough: Many store bought cookie doughs are safe to eat raw so you can save time by using one of those. Just be sure to check the package!
To heat treat the flour, microwave it on high for 4-6 minutes or spread it on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes at 350ºF. The flour is safe at 165ºF.

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