High-Protein Oreo Cheesecake
High-Protein Oreo Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 12 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, reduced-fat
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, non-fat
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, large
- 4 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
For the Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, light
- 1 Oreo cookie, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 6-inch springform pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners for individual cheesecakes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan or into the bottom of the muffin liners. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Beat in the egg until just incorporated. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the roughly chopped Oreo cookies.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. If using a springform pan, place it on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. If baking individual cheesecakes, reduce baking time to 18-22 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 325
- 7
Turn off the oven and prop the oven door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set fully.
⏱️ 180 min
- 9
Before serving, if desired, top with light whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreo cookie.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Oreo Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 12 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, reduced-fat
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, non-fat
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, large
- 4 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
For the Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, light
- 1 Oreo cookie, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 6-inch springform pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners for individual cheesecakes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan or into the bottom of the muffin liners. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325 - 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Beat in the egg until just incorporated. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the roughly chopped Oreo cookies.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. If using a springform pan, place it on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. If baking individual cheesecakes, reduce baking time to 18-22 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 325 - 7
Turn off the oven and prop the oven door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set fully.
⏱️ 180 min - 9
Before serving, if desired, top with light whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreo cookie.
⏱️ 2 min