Description
A high-protein, no-bake Oreo cheesecake with a crunchy cookie crust, creamy filling, and rich chocolate ganache. Ready in 15 minutes of active time, this dessert provides sustained energy and fits into a fitness-friendly lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 Oreo cookies (200g), crushed into fine crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (50g)
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate to set.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth (2-3 minutes). Scrape down sides.
- Add Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and protein powder. Beat on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate cold bowl, whip the 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two batches until light and airy. Pour over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Heat the 1/2 cup of heavy cream for the ganache until it just begins to simmer. Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour ganache over the cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks for proper texture. Chill for at least 4 hours to allow the cheesecake to set. For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese, coconut cream, and dairy-free Oreos/chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, protein dessert, Oreo cheesecake, chocolate ganache, high protein, meal prep, gluten-free option, keto friendly