Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Oreo crust
- Mix the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted unsalted butter until the texture resembles wet sand, with no dry crumbs remaining. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, then refrigerate until set.
Make the cheesecake filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth with no lumps. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture in two additions until fully combined and airy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula, so the surface is even. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
Decorate and serve
- Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edge in a starburst pattern to form a fireworks border. Scatter the red and blue star sprinkles across the center, then dust with crushed Oreos in a fireworks burst pattern for a bright, patriotic look.
Notes
For clean slices, run a hot knife under water, wipe dry, and slice straight down after the cheesecake has chilled overnight; refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days (covered). Freezing is not recommended because the whipped-cream texture can soften after thawing. If you want a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and increase powdered sugar by 1–2 tablespoons to help the filling stay thick.
