Ingredients
- 18 Oreo cookies, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Pinch of salt
Feel free to substitute the caramel sauce with homemade dulce de leche for a richer flavor, or use gluten-free Oreo cookies if you’re catering to dietary restrictions. The flexibility of this recipe is one of its greatest strengths, allowing you to adapt to whatever you have on hand.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Place one whole Oreo cookie at the bottom of each liner.
- In a small bowl, crush the remaining Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Stir in the sour cream, caramel sauce, and a pinch of salt until the batter is smooth and silky. This step reminds me of the patience my abuela taught me, as taking the time to get it just right makes all the difference.
- Spoon the cheesecake batter over each Oreo in the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the crushed Oreo mixture on top of each cheesecake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly. Allow them to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle with additional caramel sauce. I like to use a spoon to create a fun, artistic drizzle, channeling the creativity that my family’s kitchen always encouraged.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International