Description
No Bake Fireworks Oreo Cheesecake Bars are creamy, festive dessert bars made with a buttery Oreo crust, rich no-bake cheesecake filling, crunchy Oreo cookies, and colorful patriotic toppings. Perfect for Fourth of July parties, summer cookouts, and holiday gatherings, these easy cheesecake bars deliver delicious cookies-and-cream flavor with a fun popping candy surprise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 Golden Oreo cookies, crushed
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 drops red gel food coloring (optional)
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping or Cool Whip
- 16 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
- 1 package red and blue Pop Rocks candy
- 1/4 cup patriotic red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 6 additional Oreo cookies, crushed for topping
Instructions
- Crush the Golden Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter and red food coloring until fully combined.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Freeze the crust for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until fluffy.
- Stir in the chopped Oreo cookies and Pop Rocks candy.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Top with crushed Oreos, patriotic sprinkles, and additional Pop Rocks before serving.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix the whipped topping to keep the cheesecake light and fluffy.
- Add Pop Rocks just before serving to maintain their popping effect.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slices.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze the cheesecake bars for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 218 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg