Description
These Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Deep-Fried Oreos are an indulgent treat with a crispy golden coating, creamy cheesecake filling, and classic Oreo crunch—perfect for a fair-style dessert at home.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for garnish
- Additional crushed Oreo cookies, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in granulated sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies. Set aside.
- Lay out 12 Oreo cookies. Spoon cheesecake filling on each and top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
- Freeze the cookie sandwiches for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk until smooth.
- Dredge each frozen sandwich in the dry mixture, dip into the egg-milk mixture, then coat again in the dry mix. Set aside.
- Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry coated sandwiches in small batches for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with additional crushed Oreos. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Add cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolate twist.
- Mix mini chocolate chips into the filling for extra richness.
- Try different Oreo flavors like mint or peanut butter for variety.
- Use a thermometer for accurate oil temperature.
- Don’t skip freezing to avoid leaking filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
