Oreo Bars Recipe

A stack of three oreo bars on the counter with some milk in the background in a glass.

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5 from 9 votes

These Oreo Cake bars are a mix of chocolate fudge brownies and cheesecake all studded through with Oreo cookies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time48

Chilling5

Total Time5 58

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 271kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

1 8x8" baking pan
1 hand mixer

Ingredients

For Brownie

½ cup unsalted butter melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup chopped Oreos

For Cheesecake layer

8 ounces cream cheese softened
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 large egg room temperature
1 large egg white room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped Oreos

Instructions

For Brownie

Preheat oven to 350F. Set rack in middle position. Liberally spray 8x8 inch square baking pan with nonstick baking spray, then line it with parchment paper, leaving at least 2 inches of overhang.
In a medium bowl, using your hand mixer, add melted butter and both sugars. Mix on medium speed.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition to incorporate well.
Add in oil and vanilla extract.
Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a small bowl.
Reduce mixer speed to low and add dry ingredients in two intervals. Mix until just incorporated. Stir in crushed Oreos by hand.
Add brownie batter to prepared pan.
Bake until edges are just set and the center is still soft, about 18 minutes.

For Cheesecake Layer

Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch until light and creamy.
Add in egg and egg white. Mix until well-combined.
Add in cream and vanilla extract.
Pour cream cheese mixture over brownie layer. Sprinkle the top with the crushed Oreos and continue baking for another 15 minutes at 350F.
Lower the oven temperature to 225F and bake until cheesecake is set around the edges with just a tiny jiggle in the center when moved. Check after about 15 minutes. If it is too jiggly, let it bake another 3-5 minutes but keep an eye on it.
Cool in pan completely, then move to refrigerator for at least for 2 hours. Cut with a hot knife and serve.

Notes

- Line Your Baking Pan. Using parchment paper in your pan with a 2-inch overhang makes it super easy to remove the bars after baking.

- Don't Over Mix. This is crucial in most dessert recipes. Once you add the dry ingredients to the bowl, gluten begins to form. The more you mix the more you activate the gluten which leads to dry tough bars.

- Cool and Chill. After baking be sure to allow the bars time to fully cool and then chill in the fridge before cutting them. This gives the cheesecake layer plenty of time to set up.

- Use a Hot Knife for Cutting. Run your knife through a stream of running hot water and then dry off. The heat allows the knife to cleanly cut through the bars with clean even cuts. You may need to wipe the blade and run it through the water in between cuts.

How to Store Oreo Bars

To keep those Oreo cake bars super fresh, let them cool completely after baking. Store them in an airtight container and separate the layers with parchment paper if they are stacked up. The flavor will still be on point when stored in the fridge. It helps keep that great texture. They will be fine sitting out for about an hour or two but may not hold up so well outside on a hot day for a long time.

How long will Oreo bars last in the fridge?

Kept this way, they'll keep that perfect texture and taste in the fridge for up to 5 days, ready to be enjoyed whenever you are!

Can I freeze Oreo cheesecake bars?

Freezing desserts, especially those with creamy dairy layers like cheesecake, can be a bit of a juggling act because freezing can switch up the texture. But if you've got some leftovers and you're not ready to say goodbye just yet, go ahead and stash them in the freezer for a bit. Just keep them in a single layer or slide some parchment between them, and they're good for a chill session of up to three months. When you're ready to dive back in, let them thaw in the fridge.

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