No-Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup additional crushed Oreos for topping

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies until they resemble fine crumbs.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
6. Fold in the crushed Oreos, reserving a few pieces for topping.
7. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle the reserved crushed Oreos on top for garnish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
9. Once set, cut into bars and serve chilled. Enjoy your creamy dessert!