This delicious treat! Of course, I'm never a day ahead on news like this, and subsequently didn't have time to prepare any special Oreo birthday treat (maybe next year?), so I figured I'd just re-post one of my favorite recipes using Oreos (and sadly, the only Oreo recipe I have on the blog. I'll have to change that... Sounds like a good excuse to make my mother-in-law's Oreo Truffles!)
Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bites
(adapted from landolakes.com)
1 1/4 cup crushed Oreos
1/4 cup butter melted
20 caramels, unwrapped
2 tbsp half and half
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted (I omitted these)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup sour cream
Melted chocolate for drizzling
Heat oven to 350*. Line an 8x8 square pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil, extending over the edge of pan for handles. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray. Combine crushed oreos and butter and press into the bottom of the prepared pan (I only had a 9x9 pan so I had to increase the amount of crust in order to cover the entire bottom of the pan).
Combine caramels and half and half in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high one minute, and continue microwaving for 30 second intervals until smooth. Pour over crust in pan (it will be a thin layer). Top with pecans. Refrigerate while preparing cream cheese mixture.
Combine cream cheese and sugar in large bowl and beat at medium speed until creamy, scraping the sides frequently. Add the egg and vanilla, beating until just combined. Stir in the sour cream. Pour over the caramel/pecan mixture.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until just set 2 inches from the edge of the pan (the top may start to brown in places). Cool on wire rack two hours; loosely cover and refrigerate 4 hours more. Lift cheesecake from pan using foil ends. Cut into 36 squares. Drizzle with melted chocolate and enjoy!
If you are interested in reading a little bit on the history of Oreos and its 100th birthday, check out the nice article here. There's also some other great recipes there--maybe one that will inspire you on this momentous day!
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