Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies — These cream cheese brownies are ultra fudgy, not at all cakey, ridiculously rich, boldly chocolaty, and the Oreo pieces add incredible texture.
Easy Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies
These are some of the best brownies I’ve ever made. Fudgy brownies with a cream cheese filling and Oreos baked in. That can’t be bad.
If you need a superstar brownie to impress a crowd, this is the recipe to do it. The brownie base is adapted from The Best Turtle Brownies, which I also adapted for my Pumpkin Cream Cheese-Filled Brownies, and Andes Mint Brownies.
It’s a fast, easy, one-bowl, no mixer recipe that’s as easy as using a mix. The cream cheese brownies are ultra fudgy, not at all cakey, ridiculously rich, boldly chocolaty, and the Oreo pieces add incredible texture.
The cream cheese filling is tangy-yet-sweet and perfectly offsets the dark richness of the brownies. The cream cheese is a bit squishy and isn’t dense like cheesecake. The softer, more squishy texture is a great contrast to the dense, fudgy brownies and crunchy Oreos.
I prefer to serve these Oreo cheesecake brownies slightly chilled and store them in the fridge. Plus with the cream cheese, it’s a safer bet. The bonus is that they’ll last a long time in the fridge which is great if you need a make-ahead dessert.
But they didn’t last long here. Must have been all that late-night row straightening.
What’s in Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies?
To make these Oreo cream cheese brownies, you’ll need:
- Unsalted butter
- Dark chocolate
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Brewed coffee
- Instant espresso granules
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Oreo cookies
- Cream cheese
- Confectioner’s sugar
How to Make Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies
These Oreo brownies are super easy to make — creating the cheesecake layer in the center takes barely any extra time to whip up! You’ll first need to melt the butter, then stir it into the wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, making sure to reserve some crumbled Oreos for the top of the brownies.
Turn half the batter into a greased 8×8-inch pan, then make the cream cheese filling. Once prepped, spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the brownie batter base. Top the cream cheese layer with the remaining brownie batter, and follow that up with a sprinkling of crushed Oreos.
Bake the Oreo brownies until the center has just set and is no longer glossy. You’ll then need to let these Oreo cream cheese brownies cool completely on your countertop before popping them in the fridge to fully set.
Do These Brownies Taste at all Like Coffee?
No, neither the brewed coffee nor the espresso granules make the Oreo cream cheese brownies taste like coffee. Both simply enhance and round out the chocolate flavor.
Can I Double This Recipe?
Yes, you probably can. You’d need to bake the Oreo cheesecake brownies in a 9×13-inch pan in that case.
Tips for Making Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies
After melting the butter, allow it to cool momentarily before adding the eggs so they don’t scramble. If you do wind up scrambling the eggs by mistake, throw them out and start afresh. Trust me, you do not want to add that to your brownie batter!
When spreading the cream cheese layer atop the brownie batter, rather than allowing it to ‘plop’ out of the mixing bowl in one area of the pan, try to dollop it out in small ‘clumps’, which makes spreading it neatly much easier.
Also note that when testing the brownies to see if they’re done, the toothpick test is fairly unreliable because you’ll hit white gooey cream cheese, but the toothpick should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no brownie batter.
Baking times will vary based on climate, oven, exact brands of ingredients used, etc. 30 minutes in my oven yields extremely moist, fudgy brownies. If you prefer yours more well done, live in a humid climate, etc. you may wish to bake a few minutes longer. Always bake until done, whatever time that means for you.
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Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies
These cream cheese brownies are ultra fudgy, not at all cakey, ridiculously rich, boldly chocolaty, and the Oreo pieces add incredible texture.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used Trader Joe’s 72% Pound Plus Bar)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (leftover or cold coffee is okay), optional but recommended
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules, optional but recommended
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 15 Oreo Cookies, diced into 1/2-inch pieces, divided (I dice each Oreo into 4 to 6 pieces)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened (lite is okay)
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil leaving overhang and spray with cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, chocolate, and heat on high power to melt, about 2 minutes. Stop to check and stir after 1 minute. Heat in 15-second increments until chocolate has melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Allow mixture to cool momentarily before adding the eggs so they don’t scramble.
- Add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, optional coffee, optional espresso granules (neither make brownies taste like coffee and both enhance and round out the chocolate flavor), optional salt, and whisk vigorously to combine.
- Add the flour, most of the diced Oreos, reserving a small handful to be sprinkled on top, and stir until smooth and combined without overmixing.
- Turn half the batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula as necessary; set aside while you make the Cream Cheese Filling.
- In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth and combined, or whisk vigorously to combine.
- Turn filling out over brownie base to create an even, smooth, flat layer. Take your time spreading the cream cheese over all areas with a knife or spatula. Tip – Rather than allowing the cream cheese to ‘plop’ out of the mixing bowl in one area of the pan, try to dollop it out in small ‘clumps’, which makes spreading it neatly much easier.
- Turn out remaining brownie batter over cream cheese layer and take your times spreading the batter over bare patches and into the corners. Using the Tip from Step 7 is helpful here, too.
- Evenly sprinkle the reserved handful of Oreos over the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until center has just set and is no longer glossy.* (see note below)
- Allow brownies to cool in pan on top of a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Then cover with a sheet of foil to prevent fridge smells, and place pan in fridge for at least 2 hours, or until sufficiently chilled for slicing. Do not rush the cooling process because the cream cheese will ooze everywhere and the brownies need time to really set up before slicing.
- Lift brownies out using foil overhang, slice, and serve. Brownies will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. I prefer these brownies slightly chilled and store them in the fridge.
Make the Brownie Batter
Make the Cream Cheese Filling
Notes
- *The toothpick test is fairly unreliable here because you’ll hit white gooey cream cheese, but toothpick should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, but no brownie batter. Baking times will vary based on climate, oven, exact brands of ingredients used, etc. 30 minutes in my oven yields extremely fudgy, moist brownies. If you prefer yours more well done, live in a humid climate, etc. you may wish to bake a few minutes longer. Always bake until done, whatever time that means for you.
- Reecipe adapted from The Best Turtle Brownies and The Best Pumpkin Cream Cheese- Filled Brownies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 540Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 194mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 4gSugar: 32gProtein: 8g
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In process of baking. No chocolate crumbs are coming out on toothpick, but cream cheese layer is coming out almost like milk – very thin consistency, thinner than melted chocolate. Are they done?
I know you posted this a few years ago, but I only just found it and I wanted to thank you for the amazing recipe! My family loved it over Thanksgiving :)
Thanks for trying the recipe and I’m glad it came out great for you!
Can I Bake these in muffin cases instead? Will they need same baking time please?
I haven’t tried that way so can’t make any suggestions if it will work or the baking duration.
Wow these look amazing! My question is, can I use a box mix, I don’t have all the ingredients to make them from scratch but I do have a box mix.
Yes you could probably use the brownie base from a mix and then add the cream cheese, Oreos, etc. to the boxed mix although I haven’t tried it that way so can’t speak to results.
These brownies look so good and gooey. Great combination.
I just made these for the first time and they are RIDICULOUS!! They literally melt in your mouth. I’m so glad that, by a strange grocery fluke, I ended up with 300 oreo cookies in my pantry. NOW I see why? They have a purpose! It was karma! Thank you, Averie, for another amazing recipe. I’ve made several of yours and they are always a hit!
Thanks for trying the recipe and I’m glad it came out great for you! And that you could use up some of your Oreo stash…you’re not alone :)
Hi Averie,
Your brownies look AMAZING and i want to bake them myself but i have a 13 x 9″ pan. In this case should i duplicate the recipe?
PS: Thanks for your help in advance!
Yes, I think that’s a good call although I haven’t personally tried it.
Is it sad I check your posts each day before I check the news? I figure if rather start the day off with happiness and motivation to run for the day than what’s going on around me. So these Oreo brownies actually piqued the hubby more than mine mostly cuz I don’t love Oreos. Love or not, these were delicious and I may or may not have eaten most of the pan. Shhhhh I said I dropped them and the dog got them…. another winning recipe!
I don’t even check the news…LOL. But I read a bazillion food blogs and can tell you who has an amazing new cookie recipe on any given Tuesday :)
Glad these were a hit even though you ‘don’t like Oreos that much’. Famous last words, right :) Thanks for trying to many recipes of mine, Jen, and have a wonderful weekend!
I made these, Oreo cream cheese brownie, over the holidays and they were a hit! I used mint Oreo cookies on top, because that’s all I had (someone ate the regular Oreos!) and I’d make them again.
Glad you enjoyed them!
these look amaaaaaaazing
These were a hit at our New Years party! Only change I made was using a whole bag of mini Oreos instead of 15 regular size. Just had to chop them in half- super easy! I too had an issue with rawness using a glass pan. If using glass, I definitely recommend baking for a minimum of 35 minutes. Amazing recipe as always! Thanks!
Glad these were a big hit at your party! The mini Oreos sound perfect and yes, baking longer in glass is a good idea.
These are levely. It’s been too long since I made chocalde brownies. I must fix that soon. Pinned it ofcourse :)
Thanks for pinning!
These brownies look so good and gooey. Great combination.
Oreos + cream cheese + brownies = awesomeness! I don’t think these would last long at all in our home. Have a happy new year, Averie!!
This recipe was wonderful thank you for the amazing recipe how ever we baked them last night and it seems the brownie batter remained a bit raw ? The top and bottom are completely cooked even the cream cheese settled well but a bit of the batter remains chocolaty on the top ? Did we do something wrong also I used a glass pan and baked for 45 min total.
Glass pans can bake at different rates than metal pans (which is what I always use) and it sounds like they probably just needed another 5 mins or so in the oven. Glad they were great and just bake slightly longer next time.
These look amazing! If you say they’re the best you’ve ever had, then this is going to be made by me very soon. Saved.
Enjoy and if you try them, please LMK!
This is basically all my favorite things in one brownie. YES.
Oh you are bad bad bad. Decadent brownies!
Love brownies and the addition of cream cheese and Oreos is awesome! Pinned! Happy New Year Averie!
Thanks for pinning and Happy New Year as well!
Late night row straightening is the best! I also like rich brownies chilled. These look incredible!
oreo brownies are one thing but adding in the cheesecake filling take it to another level. Amazing. Have a Happy New year!
Have a Happy New year, too! :)
I dubbed myself the official Row Straightener a loooong time ago… And I must say, I’m quite good at it by now. Especially when it comes to rich, chocolaty, fudgy treats like these! ;)
I dubbed myself the official Row Straightener a loooong time ago <--- I think we'll have to compete for that title :)
I’ve always made your muffin and cookie recipes, but for some reason, never tried a brownie recipe… but that clearly needs to change, these look amazing! I’m salivating in front of my computer screen as I type :)
If you ever get around to trying some brownies, LMK! :)
Now I’m craving these brownies!! ;) There is so much goodness packed into them! Pinned!
Thanks for pinning my friend!! :)
I have eaten approximately 1.7 billion cookies and bars this Christmas and yet, none of them involved Oreos and cream cheese, the best combo EVER. So clearly I need to make and devour a batch of these, too. :)
Gah and I was just going to start eating more healthy this week now that my xmas cookies are gone! These look amazing. Pinning for next time I deserve a treat :)
Thanks for pinning :) I figure we have 1 more week, or a half week, to squeeze in the ‘good stuff’ before the Resolutions!
Averie,
I love fudge brownie recipes and these look fantastic! Pinned. Can’t wait to try them. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Annamaria
WHOA!! My brownie dreams are coming true!! Can I move in? :-D
Such a cool post!
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Proving once again there’s no stopping your creativity when it comes to a brownie. GREG
Awwww, you’re the best! Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas and have fun things planned for New Years!! :)
Wow! What a superstar brownie!
Talk about INCREDIBLE! These look like a cookie lovers dream. My ultimate Oreo treat – love it!
If you say these are some of the best brownies you’ve ever made, they’ve got to be good! Whenever I’m craving chocolate, what I really mean is that I’m craving brownies. Next time the craving strikes I know what kind I’m making!
Whenever I’m craving chocolate, what I really mean is that I’m craving brownies.= SAME!!!
Pinning but really I am going to make these this very second. So amazing!
Thanks for pinning and if you do make them, LMK!
Wow the look delicious! Thanks Averie. Too bad I coundt make them for christmas. Will make them for next week. Pinned it! :)
Have a great day guys.
Thanks for pinning! If you make them, LMK!
OMG, these look crazy good, no way would I share and dirtying just one bowl is always a bonus! have a great weekend, Averie! pinned!
Thanks for pinning, Paula! :)
Wowza! These look like “last dessert” brownies!
Good description – I agree :)
These are GENIUS! It’s been too long since I made brownies. I must fix that…soon. Pinned!
Thanks for pinning my friend!! :)
I don’t think I’ve ever made any of your brownies. I may have to rectify that! Hope your Christmas was great, Averie.
Thanks and I hope yours was great too! These are definitely the brownies to make if you haven’t ever tried any of mine…omg. SO GOOD!!
These are very impressive indeed! That cream cheese layer takes them over the top. I think you could author another cookbook dedicated to brownies–you’ve made so many delicious looking variations!!
Thanks for the vote of confidence about the brownie cookbook…I am so done with books though :) And the cream cheese in these was just like a little layer of squishy heaven…loved!
Brownies are my weakness especially fudgy ones..not a fan of the drier cakelike version..these look so moist it’s like two desserts in one brownies and cheesecake…yum!!!
Oh if you’re fudgy brownie fan, THESE are the ones to make :) I think you will want to hoard them! That’s how I felt about these!
oreo rules! omg they look so yummy
ailyn
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I’m sitting here eating oreo ice cream … and now I’m thinking I need me some oreo brownies to go with it. They look incredible!
It would be amazing ON the brownies I bet :)