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Lemon Oreo Cheesecake

Created: March 20, 2016 Updated: March 15, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 11 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Luscious Lemon Oreo Cheesecake made with Lemon Oreo cookies, fresh lemon flavored cheesecake filling, smooth whipped cream and more cookies on top.

Lemon Oreo Cheesecake with crushed cookies on top on a cake stand

Feel free to drool. I know I do every time I open my fridge and see this cheesecake. If it was up to me, I’d be eating it for breakfast, lunch and dinner…may be some snacking in between. But noooo, I have to share. (She said mockingly.)

This sunny cheesecake will make every member of your family happy. It’s a perfect dessert for all cheesecake and lemon lovers. Best part is, at least I think it’s the best part, the lemon flavor here is not extreme or overpowering. It’s a very gentle lemon essence in the smooth, creamy cheesecake, coupled with a mild lemon flavor in the Oreo cookie.

For those of you that like to have a strong lemon flavor, I would recommend adding 1 tsp of lemon extract to the cheesecake batter. That is of course, if you like a strong lemon flavor, otherwise, stick to the recommended ingredients here. It all works very well with the overall flavor of this desserts. It’s an elegant, gentle, and just heavenly cheesecake.

Lemon Oreo Cheesecake with crushed oreos on top on a cake pan with a slice below it on the table

If lemon flavored golden Oreo cookies are not available to you, don’t fret, you can use regular Golden Oreo cookies and enhance the lemon flavor with lemon extract. Add 1/2 tsp of lemon extract to the crust and 1/2 tsp of lemon extract to the cheesecake batter (in addition to lemon zest).

If lemon extract is not available, you can add zest from 1/2 lemon to the crust and add zest from 1 1/2 lemons to the cheesecake batter.

Lemon Oreo Cheesecake with crushed oreos on top and a slice of cheesecake on the table

Lemon Oreo Cheesecake

Luscious Lemon Oreo Cheesecake made with Lemon Oreo cookies, fresh lemon flavored cheesecake filling, smooth whipped cream and more cookies on top.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Cool and refrigerate:: 5 hours hours
Total Time: 6 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 631kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 Tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 14-15 Lemon Oreos

Cheesecake:

  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp corn starch
  • Zest from 1 large lemon

Topping:

  • 6 oz whipped cream topping like Cool Whip
  • Remaining half of the Lemon Oreo cookies chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 and grease a 9 inch spring form. You will need a large roasting pan (one that’s bigger and longer than the spring form. I use the aluminum foil disposable ones.)
  • In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, vanilla extract and brown sugar. Mix very well.
  • Spread crumb mixture in the bottom on the spring form, evenly, pressing it over the bottom and half way up the sides.
  • Lay out whole Oreo cookies on the bottom, evenly. Set aside.
  • In a bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Scrape sides and bottom on the bowl and beat for another minute.
  • Add corn starch and sugar and mix until combined.
  • Beat in egg until well incorporated.
  • Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and heavy cream and beat until all mixed very well.
  • Zest in lemon and mix with a spatula until incorporated throughout.
  • Transfer batter into the spring form and spread it evenly. Very gently, tap it in the counter to make sure the batter settles around the cookies on the bottom. (If you are not sure about your springform holding up in water, you can wrap the springform in heavy duty aluminum foil from bottom up to the sides.)
  • Place roasting pan into the oven and place cheesecake springform inside the roasting pan. Carefully add water to the roasting pan, about half way up the side of the spring form.
  • Bake for 60-65 minutes. Turn off the oven and open the oven door half way. Let cheesecake rest for about 5 minutes and take it out of the oven. (Take it out of the roasting pan and take off the foil. Be careful, there will be some hot water in the foil.)
  • Let it rest for 15 minutes on the counter and then gently run a butter knife between sides of the cheesecakes and the springform to carefully separate it.
  • Cool completely and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Once cold, top off with whipped cream topping, evenly.
  • Chop remaining half the package of Oreo cookies and spread them over the top of the cheesecake.

Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1514IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg
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Lemon Oreo Cheesecake with crushed oreas on top

a slice of Lemon Oreo Cheesecake

Lemon Oreo Cheesecake slice being lifted out with a pie spatula

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LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Ratna says

    October 17, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    Refreshing lemon for a tasty cake!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      October 20, 2016 at 11:49 pm

      Thank you, Ratna! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Domenica says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    I am making this now and it looks great and I hope it not too sweet. thank you for the recipe. The lemon cookies are great for Oreos. Oreo cookies are usually over bearing with sugar and you cant taste the flavor when you buy a certain flavor.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 3, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Hi Domenica! It’s really not too sweet. I don’t like desserts to be too sweet to I use less sugar. The cheesecake is mild and smooth, just enough sugar. I hope you like it! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Domenica says

        August 3, 2016 at 9:40 pm

        I will let you know how it turns out, Im serving it tomorrow. Maybe I can send you a picture. thank you

        Reply
        • Domenica says

          August 5, 2016 at 9:26 am

          Hello again, Just wanted to let you know, that the Cheese Cake was over the top, OMG. They meaning my family too , loved it. It was so so good, no overbearing of sweetness at all. Thank you very much. This recipe is a keeper.

          Reply
          • lyuba says

            August 5, 2016 at 10:37 am

            I’m SO happy you like it! Thank you!
            It’s the best kind of compliment to me 🙂
            (You can always share a picture on my blog’s Facebook, or even tag me in Instagram or Twitter if you want. )

            Reply
  3. Alexa says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    This looks incredible! May I use one of these photos in a blog post? The photo caption will credit your blog, and I won’t post the recipe, just a link to the recipe on your site!

    Alexa
    coffeeandclefs.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 3, 2016 at 9:15 am

      Hello Alexa!Thank you for asking me. Yes, You can use it as long as the recipe is not shared and there is a link to my site. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  4. Karly Campbell says

    April 5, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I’m kinda sorta drooling everywhere. Love love love the lemon and Golden Oreo combo! Must try!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      April 6, 2016 at 10:49 pm

      Thank you, Karly! Once you do try them, let me know what you think!

      Reply

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