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Oatmeal Creme Pie Cheesecake

Growing up, oatmeal creme pies were what dreams were made of. Delicious and the perfect little treat. But we've recently revamped this recipe to turn that beloved taste into an Oatmeal Creme Pie Cheesecake. And the results? Amazing.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 4 8 ounce packages of cream cheese - softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup of half n half - plus 2 Tablespoons - see instructions
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 of a 3 ounce package of Cheesecake flavored Instant pudding mix
  • 2 boxes of Oatmeal Creme Pies - for the crust and to top
  • 2 cans Buttercream Frosting - for topping

Instructions

  • Line the bottom of a 9 inch Spring form pan with Parchment paper and layer oatmeal cream pies on the bottom.
  • Cut several of the Oatmeal Creme Pies in half, and line the edge of the Spring-form pan on top of the second layer of pies in the bottom. Set aside.
  • Mix the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla and lemon juice, and mix.
  • In a separate bowl, add half of the 3 ounce package of Instant cheesecake flavored pudding and 1/2 a cup of half n half, and mix until the pudding is smooth, and no longer grainy.
  • Add the additional 2 Tablespoons as needed, to make the pudding smooth.
  • When pudding is smooth and thick, add it to the mixing bowl, and blend until completely smooth with the cream cheese.
  • Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, and blend well after each addition.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the Spring-form pan on top of the Oatmeal Creme Pies. Smooth the top, and place the Cheesecake in the freezer for 2 hours.
  • Remove from freezer and cover the cheesecake with waxed paper and aluminum foil, and place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
  • When you're ready to serve, remove from the refrigerator and pipe large dollops of Buttercream frosting around the edge on top of the cheesecake.
  • Crumble the remainder of the Oatmeal Creme Pies in the center of the top of the cheesecake, and place large pieces of Oatmeal pies on the edges of each piece, wedged in the dollop of frosting.
  • Makes 10 - 12 - two  to three inch pieces Serve, and Enjoy!

Notes

NOTE:  The frosting piped onto the cheesecake, piped better right out of the can, rather than chilled, so don't bother chilling the frosting.  Pipe it on the cheesecake, and serve.  If you are doing this ahead, don't pipe the frosting more than a couple of hours before serving, and make sure you place the cheesecake back in the refrigerator (uncovered if you've piped the frosting) until time to serve.
ALSO:  when mixing the Instant pudding, you can use a whisk for best results, and it will help to smooth the pudding mix.  Don't stop whisking the pudding mix until it is smooth and no longer grainy.  It should be thick and smooth before adding it to the cheesecake mixture in the mixing bowl.  You'll probably have to whisk it for a couple of minutes; when it gets pretty thick, add the additional 2 Tablespoons of half n half to thin it enough to whisk smooth.