Oreo Cheesecake Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare: Gather all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Pan: Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with heavy-duty foil, ensuring a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides. Lightly coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Crush the Base Cookies: Place 30 cookies in a food processor. Cover and pulse until they are finely ground. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Combine Cookie Crumbs and Butter: Add the melted butter to the food processor and pulse until just combined with the cookie crumbs. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Press into Pan: Transfer the cookie crumb mixture to the prepared pan. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan to form a compact crust. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven until it's set, approximately 10 minutes. (Bake time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Prepare Cheesecake Filling: While the crust bakes, in a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add Remaining Filling Ingredients: Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Crush Remaining Cookies: Coarsely crush the remaining cookies by placing them in a resealable bag and using a rolling pin. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Reserve Cookie Crumbs: Reserve 1/2 cup of the crushed cookie crumbs for topping. Fold the remaining crushed cookies into the cheesecake batter. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour Filling: Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over the prebaked crust, smoothing the top as needed. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs evenly over the top of the cheesecake batter. (Prep time: 1 minute)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake the Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven until the center appears set with a slight jiggle, about 35 to 40 minutes. (Bake time: 35-40 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Cool: Allow the cheesecake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 2 hours, or until completely cool. (Cool time: 2 hours)

Recipe View 1 hrs Chill: Cover the cooled cheesecake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (Chill time: 1 hour)

Recipe View 5 mins Cut and Serve: Remove the uncut bars from the pan by lifting the foil overhang. Cut into 2x2-inch bars and serve. (Prep time: 5 minutes)