Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished cheesecake out easily.

2. 2

   For the crust, finely crush 16 Oreo cookies in a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Mix the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter until well combined.

3. 3

   Press the Oreo crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and mix until well combined.

5. 5

   Blend in the sour cream and vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the chopped Oreo cookies into the cream cheese batter.

7. 7

   Pour the batter over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is almost set and the edges are lightly golden brown.

9. 9

   Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

10. 10

    Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the pan using the parchment paper overhangs and cut into bite-sized squares.

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    Serve chilled and enjoy your Oreo Cheesecake Bites!