Description
This Oreo Light Cheesecake is a fluffy, souffle-like dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crunch of Oreo cookies. Baked gently in a water bath and chilled overnight, it has a delicate texture, golden top, and balanced sweetness. Perfect for gatherings or a make-ahead treat, this cheesecake is lighter than traditional versions but just as indulgent.
Ingredients
200 g cream cheese, softened
75 g whole milk
40 g unsalted butter
35 g cake flour, sifted
3 large eggs, separated
45 g granulated sugar
40 g Oreo cookies, finely crushed
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Separate eggs, freezing whites for 15 minutes. Keep yolks aside.
- Whisk cream cheese, milk, and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in egg yolks until combined, then sift in flour. Whisk smooth and strain through a sieve.
- Preheat oven to 120°C (248°F). Line loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Beat chilled egg whites with lemon juice until foamy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, whipping to soft peaks.
- Fold one-third of meringue into batter, then fold in remaining meringue gently.
- Fold in crushed Oreos without overmixing. Pour batter into prepared pan, tap to release air bubbles, and pop surface bubbles with a toothpick.
- Place loaf pan in a roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 60 minutes at 120°C (248°F). Increase heat to 180°C (356°F) and bake 2 more minutes until golden on top.
- Remove from water bath and cool completely. Refrigerate overnight.
- Slice with a hot knife, wiping clean between cuts, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use golden Oreos for a vanilla twist.
- Add cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolate version.
- Mix in mini chocolate chips for added texture.
- Swap vanilla extract for almond extract for a nutty flavor.
- Top with whipped cream and extra Oreo crumbs for decoration.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 2 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
