Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Cream cheese (softened): 8 ounces
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Oreo cookies (divided and crushed): 15 cookies
- Large egg yolk: 1
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar. Mix in the egg yolk and flour until a soft cookie dough forms. Separate 6 Oreos for topping, then finely crush the remaining 9 cookies and set aside.
- Step 2: Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Take approximately 1 tablespoon of cookie dough for each cup, press it into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin tin, forming a solid cup shape.
- Step 3: Bake the cookie cups for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Immediately after removing from the oven, use the back of a small spoon or shot glass to gently press the center down again to redefine the cup shape. Let cool completely in the tin.
- Step 4: While the cups cool, prepare the cheesecake filling. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in the 9 crushed Oreo crumbs until just combined.
- Step 5: Carefully remove the cooled cookie cups from the tin. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each cookie cup. Garnish each cup with half of the reserved Oreo cookies, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Store leftover cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, as the cream cheese filling requires constant chilling.
- For perfectly shaped cups, make sure to press down the center immediately after baking while the dough is still hot; if you wait even a minute, the cookie structure sets and you risk cracking the cup walls.
- Maximize the depth of flavor and structure by preparing these a day ahead, and always serve them straight from the fridge for the best chilled cheesecake consistency.
- Elevate the presentation by drizzling a touch of melted white or dark chocolate over the finished cups just before the final refrigeration step.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American