All of the beauty of cheesecake with an Oreo crust — in cupcake form! Fudge swirled Oreo bottom cheesecake cupcakes are chocolatey, creamy, and bite-sized. Bonus? They’re amazingly simple to put together!
These fudge swirled oreo bottom cheesecake cupcakes are “scrumdiddlyumptious!” to quote a childhood movie you all know and love. They feature cheesecake with a fudge chocolate swirl to please all of you chocolate lovers, and sit on top of an Oreo cookie — hello Oreo lovers! We love all of the above, which is why we just had to try our hands at this recipe. We originally found this recipe in Martha Stewart’s Cupcake cookbook back in 2009. Since then, so many bloggers have added it to their websites. We decided to give our own Stay At Home Chef twist to it, and instead of cookies and cream, we added in a swirl of amazing homemade hot fudge sauce. The results were spectacular! Whip up this recipe for your next gathering, birthday party, or bake sale and watch as your guests gobble them up. Make sure to save a few for yourself as you won’t want to miss out!
What Kind Of Hot Fudge Should I Use?
We love using homemade hot fudge sauce in this recipe because store-bought just can’t compare. When you make hot fudge sauce with high quality chocolate chips like Guittard (our favorite), then you’ve really got something special. You can certainly use store-bought if you don’t feel like making your own, but seriously, give homemade a try. It is out of this world delicious!
Can I Use Nutella?
Are you a Nutella lover? This recipe also works with Nutella instead of hot fudge sauce! That’s right, you can swirl Nutella right into these Oreo cheesecake cupcakes for one spectacular flavor combination! In fact, this recipe was heavily inspired by our very own no bake Nutella cheesecake bars.
What Kind Of Oreos Should I Use?
We’ve opted for double stuf Oreos in this recipe. Not only do we have a strong preference for Double Stuf for regular eating, but we also find that it gives a more pleasant base to these cheesecake cupcakes. The cookie base ends up just a tad moist which makes it taste like we’ve dipped the cookie in some milk — exactly the way we like to eat Oreos.
Do I Have To Crumble Up The Oreos For The Crust?
Nope! Half of the beauty of this recipe is that you don’t have to worry about whipping up a homemade Oreo crust. Simply place the cookie in the bottom of the cupcake liner and you’re good to go! It’s so easy — and a great recipe to make with young children.
Troubleshooting: How Do I Know When My Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes Are Done?
For the best results, don’t overcook or undercook your Oreo bottom cheesecake cupcakes. To test their doneness, remove the baking pan from the oven and shake the pan a bit. When your cupcakes are set on the edges and jiggle a bit in the middle, you can take them out to cool! You need to nail the jiggle factor for the best results.
How Long Should I Let Cupcakes Cool Before Going In The Fridge?
All cheesecake lovers know that this is one dish that is best served (and enjoyed) cold. Once your cupcakes have finished baking, be sure to let them cool on the counter for 1-2 hours before placing them in the fridge. We know it’s a long time to wait to try your creations. But trust us — it’s totally worth it!
Storage Instructions:
If you have any leftovers, you can place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator where they will keep for 3 to 4 days.
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What do you think about using a red velvet oreo at Christmas time?
It would work great!
The recipe says it makes 18 servings, but in your video you only did a 12 count muffin tin,. Which is correct?
It makes 18. I just didn’t show both batches.
Can a caramel be used instead of chocolate?
Should work!
I made these recently, and they were delicious! So simple but a definite show stopper. Someone told me they were the best thing he’d ever eaten. Thank you!
Baked them today.
The Oreo cupcakes.
Yummy ?
Delicious treat! I’ve been using many of your Recipes
Thank you so much ?
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream as that is what I currently have? Thanks so much!
Yes, plain greek yogurt is an acceptable substitute for sour cream. I don’t recommend flavored greek yogurt though.
Can u use no bake cheesecake mix instead
I’m not sure I understand your question. Are you asking if you can replace the entire recipe with no bake cheesecake mix and make it on top of an oreo?
Just made these today for Christmas eve dessert. Put them in for the 25 min at 275 and they came out perfect! Cant wait to try them
Made these last week. My son loves them and wants it added to the permanent recipe book. I used homemade hot fudge from my favorite chocolate shop. Yum!
My muffin tin only holds six so i ised a sheet pan. But, they lost shape when I swirled the chocolate and batter lol. They’re in the oven and i hope even without the shape holding, they come out yummy!