How to make Aldi Oreo Cheescakes
Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe to create Aldi-style Oreo cheesecakes. These mini cheesecakes are delicious and easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need and the steps to follow:
### Ingredients
#### For the crust:
- 1 pack of Oreo cookies (15-20 cookies)
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
#### For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed (for mixing into the batter)
- Optional: mini Oreo cookies for garnish
### Instructions
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. **Prepare the Crust:**
- In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
- Mix the crushed Oreos with the melted butter until well combined.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and press about 1 tablespoon of the Oreo mixture into the bottom of each liner to form the crust. Press firmly to compact.
3. **Make the Cheesecake Filling:**
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.
4. **Fill the Muffin Tins:**
- Divide the cheesecake batter evenly over the crusts in the muffin tin. Fill each liner almost to the top, leaving a little room for the cheesecakes to rise.
5. **Bake:**
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes sit in the oven for an additional 10 minutes with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking.
6. **Cool and Chill:**
- Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
7. **Serve:**
- Once chilled, remove the cheesecakes from the muffin tin and peel off the paper liners.
- If desired, garnish each cheesecake with a mini Oreo cookie or whipped cream.
### Enjoy!
These Aldi-style mini Oreo cheesecakes are perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat at home. Enjoy your delicious homemade dessert!