Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Oreo crust
- Mix the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted unsalted butter until the texture resembles wet sand, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth with no lumps. Scrape the bowl as needed for an even texture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks, about 2–4 minutes. Fold it gently into the cream cheese mixture in two additions.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Keep the surface as even as possible for clean fireworks decoration.
Chill and decorate
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set, about 6–12 hours. Do not skip this step so the slices hold their shape.
- Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edge in a starburst pattern. Scatter the red and blue star sprinkles across the center and dust with crushed Oreos in a fireworks burst pattern.
Notes
Pro tip: soften the cream cheese fully so the filling turns silky without lumps—microwave in short bursts if needed. Refrigerate the cheesecake, covered, for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended because the whipped topping can lose its best texture after thawing; for a lighter option, use light cream cheese and half the powdered sugar for a less-sweet cheesecake.
