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Creamy Mint Julep No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe with Bourbon Oreo Crust Easy

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A Southern-inspired no-bake cheesecake featuring a bourbon-soaked Oreo crust and a creamy, minty filling. Perfect for quick, easy, and impressive desserts without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo cookies (about 1 ¾ cups crushed)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
  • Green food coloring (optional, a drop or two)

Instructions

  1. Crush 24 Oreo cookies finely using a food processor or by smashing them in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin until almost sand-like with some texture remaining.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons bourbon. Stir until mixture looks like damp sand (about 3 minutes).
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth (3-4 minutes). Scrape down sides as needed.
  5. Mix in 1 tablespoon bourbon, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Add green food coloring if desired and mix until uniform.
  6. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes on high speed).
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula with light, sweeping motions to keep it airy and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  8. Pour the creamy mint filling over the chilled bourbon Oreo crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula or back of a spoon.
  9. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set fully.
  10. Release the cheesecake from the springform pan and slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or crushed Oreos if desired.

Notes

Soften cream cheese to room temperature to avoid lumps. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. If filling is too soft after chilling, freeze for 20 minutes to firm up. Infuse bourbon with fresh mint overnight for enhanced flavor. Can be adapted for dairy-free and gluten-free diets.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, mint julep cheesecake, bourbon Oreo crust, mint cheesecake, easy dessert, summer dessert, no oven dessert

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