As you may know, I am an absolute Halloween FANATIC! I want to turn every dessert orange and black and decorate every cupcake with candy corn and fake blood. (Wow that’s gross Lindsey!)
So when I discovered the recipe for mini Oreo cheesecakes quite some time ago, you know my Halloween obsessed mind automatically went to orange food coloring, Halloween Oreos, candy corn, pumpkins and vampires (don’t know what’s up with the vampires?). Since it’s almost time for Halloween (!!!), I don’t feel like a complete lunatic having orange food coloring all over my hands and arms. Well maybe I do feel a bit looney since it’s looks like I’ve been fingering painting.
Now let’s get bakin’ some pure love Halloween style!
First line a cupcake/muffin baking pan with cupcake liners. Place a Halloween Oreo in the bottom of each cupcake liner. Oh aren’t these Halloween Oreos with pumpkins and ghosts on them so cute?! I swear they taste a million times better too. You don’t even want to know how many of these tasty Halloween Oreos went into my mouth and not in the baking pan.
Now place 6 Halloween Oreos in a food processor and crush ‘em up like so. Or if you don’t have a food processor, put ‘em in a bag and crush them up. Set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl with the paddle attachment (or a handheld mixer works fine) cream the 1 pound of softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Now don’t get all healthy on me and use 1/3 less fat cream cheese or fat free cream cheese. Use full fat, we’re making desserts not vegetables!
Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the cream cheese and mix until combined. Now add in 1/2 teaspoon of tasty vanilla extract. Sorry I only have a picture of “add in vanilla extract.”
Slowly add in the lightly beaten eggs. Once the eggs are incorporated into the batter, add in 1/2 cup of sour cream (full fat!!! Mmmm). Use you imagination and pretend I’m adding in sour cream and beaten eggs.
Now comes the part that I get WAY too excited about. Add in some orange gel food coloring. Stir it up in order to make all of the batter ORANGE!! Feels like Halloween already don’t ya think?
Throw in the crushed Oreos and stir it up! YUM!!! The batter is quite delicious by the way. 
Pour the batter into each cupcake liner, filling each one almost to the top. Mmmm I can’t wait and I know you can’t either! Well just hang on there.
Bake at 275 degrees and rotate the baking pan halfway through the baking time.
Once they’re done, let the mini cheesecakes cool on the cooling rack in the baking pan.
Now comes the hard part, place the cheesecakes in the refrigerator and let them sit for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. I typically refrigerate them overnight. But I admit that I do eat one right away, ok maybe like two. But who’s going to know right? Enjoy!
Mini Halloween Cheesecakes
(adapted from Martha Stewart)
21 Halloween Oreo cookies, 15 left whole, 6 crushed
16 ounces (1 pound) cream cheese, softened – That’s two blocks of cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature and lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
orange gel food coloring
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Line a cupcake/muffin baking pan with cupcake liners.
Place 6 whole Oreo cookies in a food processor and grind them up. If you don’t have a food processor, put them in a plastic bag and crush them. Set aside.
Put 1 Halloween Oreo in each cupcake liner.
In a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (a handheld mixer works fine) on medium speed, mix the cream cheese until smooth.
Add in the sugar and mix until combined. Then add in the vanilla extract.
Slowly add in the lightly beaten eggs and continue mixing. Now add in the sour cream and mix to combine the ingredients but don’t over mix.
Once the ingredients are combined, use a spatula to ensure that all the ingredients are combined.
Add in a small amount of orange gel food coloring and stir with a spatula in order to color the entire cheesecake batter.
Throw in the Oreo crumbs and stir to combine.
Using an ice cream scooper, fill each cupcake liner with the cheesecake batter, almost to the top.
Bake at 275 degrees F for 22 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, rotate the pan.
Once the cheesecakes are done baking, chill them in the refrigerator overnight. (keep them in the cupcake pan)
So cute! I love things miniature-d, and I really really really love cheesecakes!
Thanks Amy!
Definitely give them a try, they’re so tasty. YUM!
These are way too much fun! But I know the kids will love ‘em! (Me, too!)
I hope you and your kids enjoy making them and eating them!
Brilliant! I’ve made mini oreo cheesecakes (with boring black and white oreos) before, but these are absolutely adorable, and perfectly seasonal. Thanks for sharing another delicious dessert
Thanks so much Kylie! I love making things extra special during the holidays (especially Halloween – my favorite!)
This is a perfect dessert to take to the neighborhood Halloween Party! They look so festive. Can’t wait to make them.
Have fun making them Becky and eating them too!
Oh I just love it! This is such a cute idea and I love the orange oreo at the bottom, how cute! Such a great Halloween treat
Thanks so much! It’s great seeing you again.
These look great! I love Halloween and can’t wait to make these for my students, they will love them!
Thank you! Your students are going to love you, that’s so nice of you to make the cheesecakes for them!
I love Cheesecake! These are beautiful!
Thank you Dimah! It’s nice seeing you!
Yes, yes, and yes! This is perfect and I will be attempting these. It’s a must, they are so cute!
Have fun baking Carolyn!
This recipe looks so fun. My mind is now running rampid with different holiday colors that I can do
Haha, you’re not the only one! While I was baking them, I kept thinking of every holiday possible.
I love the idea of the orea in the bottom of the cupcake! These look so cute and I’m sure they taste delicious.
Thanks so much! The Oreo on the bottom makes it extra tasty.
These look delicious – cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts! Thanks for the recipe, I bookmarked it to make the week before Halloween!
You’re welcome! Have fun baking and eating!
Lindsey, what an awesome idea!!! I made these little cheesecakes for my daughters birthday way back in May but you are definitely taking them to the next level! I love how you changed it up with the colored oreos. I’m so making these for our block party coming up
) Thanks for being so creative and sharing!
Thanks Susi! My birthday’s in May too.
Have fun baking and eating them of course!
I have made these before and love your Halloween spin on them! Especially that stripe of bright orange Oreo filling when you split the cupcake in half.
Thanks Shirley, that’s my favorite part about the cheesecakes too!
Oh, good Lord! How do you not weigh 600 pounds? Do you pass these things out on the street corner, or what?!?
Haha! Yes I do give them away and I eat some.
These are brilliant! I love the first photograph you shared with us too…such a pretty presentation! I’m bringing treats to my creative writing kids on Friday, and this might just have to be the ones that I make! How could I pass up on Halloween inspired cheesecakes? These look delicious, they sound creamy and crunchy, and they are wonderfully festive. You are one awesome lady. I’m proud that we are blogging friends
Thank you so much Monet! Your comments always bring a smile to my face. I’m proud that we’re blogging friends too!!
what a fabulous idea! i’ve made mini oreo cheesecakes before and i love the halloween take on them!
Thanks so much Natalie!
Super duper cute! I live Halloween, too, the colors are so much fun. What an adorable and tasty treat!
Thanks Heather! Isn’t Halloween the best?!
These are such a cute idea! I can’t wait to see what other Halloween treats you post for us. I love Halloween goodies, too.
Thanks Kristen. I definitely have some more Halloween treats coming!
What a cute idea! I’ll try this one. Thanks!
Laura
Thanks Laura, have fun baking!
oh my! you’re my new hero!
Aw thanks!
Love these! I think I might attempt them for a school treat!
Definitely give them a try. They’re fun to make and eat!
Love your pictures, this is my kind of blog post!! So glad we connected on foodbuzz…excited to follow.
- Ellen from bottomlesskitchen.com
Thanks so much Ellen! I’m glad we connected on Foodbuzz too!
I love that you put a whole oreo in the bottom of the pan! It looks great.
Mmm whole Oreos are the way to go! Thanks Crystal.
Wow! These mini-Halloween cheesecakes are adorable. I enjoyed your writing and all the supporting step-by-step images. Where did you find those cute cookies with pumpkins on it?! Beauifully done
Thank you so much Cristina! They’re Halloween Oreos, you can find them at the grocery store and Target.
I wish I can find those Halloween colored Oreos!! Heck, even if I can not I am still making these babies! Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Love them!! So festive, and yummy too I’m sure!
I absolutely love miniature cheesecakes! These are definitely going on the to-do list! Congrats on Top 9!
Thank you Peggy! I was so happy to find out from you that I was on the Top 9!
Brilliant! 2 of my fav all rolled into one. Oreos and cheesecake. How perfect is that?! Will be making these soon. Thanks!
Congrats on Top 9! I love these, I think I’ll make them and bring them into work for Halloween. Great post.
Thank you so much, I’m SO happy! They’re definitely a great treat to celebrate Halloween!
I bet the people at your work are going to love you.
These are so fun and cute! And looks like you are having fun making all these halloween desserts.
Oh my gosh, these are so adorable! I’ll have to see if I can find soy-free cookies like Oreos and make a version I could eat. Love them…great idea!
These are so darn cute! I want one now! My kids will go crazy for these. A great dessert to bring to a Halloween party we are going to. Great job Lindsey and congrats on Top 9!!!
Thank you so much Lora! They’re soooo tasty.
I seriously wanted to eat the whole batch but I shared.
Wow!!!! Those look so amazing!!
Thank you Lindsay!
I love your name by the way. 
Mmmmm…I love cheesecake and oreos!
Congratulations on making the top 9 today!
Thank you so much Christina! Oreos and cheesecake are a tasty combination!
cool colors and pretty little treats. I hope that it will still turn out great if I use vegan cream cheese, maybe with cream cheese made of soy?
You can definitely try it out! Let me know how it goes.
SO cute!
Thanks Liz!
Amazing and clever creativity! I love cheesecake and making them mini…and orange…is a terrific idea. Thanks for sharing – congrats on making “Top 9″ -
you deserve it!
Thank you so much Marsha!
LOVE these clever little treats! These are sure to be a HUGE hit at a Halloween party. Congrats on making “Top 9″, very well deserved!!
Thank you so much Kim!
Congratulations on top 9! I’m with you on using “full fat” ingredients when baking, save the “lite” for salads and veggies girlfriend:)
Thank you so much! I’m glad you agree with me on that! We’re making desserts afterall.
You keep reading my mind
I was going to make cheesecake soon!! These looks delicious!
Great minds think alike!
Thanks so much!
Wow these look soooooo yummy!!!! I have been on a dessert kick and my hubby has been on a Halloween kick you should see our house… He is becoming Clark Griswold form Christmas Vacation hehhehe…. These are a must bake!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Hahahahahah, I LOVE your comment! I seriously can’t stop laughing.
Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy them Sharon!
These are fantastic!
Thanks Alyson!
LOVE your creation! What a great and perfect idea! I have to try making these with my girls.
Have fun baking Adelina!
these look so cute! what a pretty treat for halloween. you did a great job on this. thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, your comment means a lot to me!
I’m very hesitate to use a lot of food dye. How does it affect the flavor?
You don’t use a lot for this recipe. I use the gel food coloring from the craft store, so I only needed a small amount. It doesn’t affect the flavor at all.
I have had this recipe bookmarked from Martha and haven’t tried them yet, I am super excited to see your adaptions, how perfect for this holiday, I will definitely have to make your version, thanks for sharing!
It’s such an easy and tasty dessert, I can’t wait for you to try it out! Have fun baking.
ooo, love the cheesecakes…could eat em all up!
Yeah I had that problem of eating them all up and a good problem I might add.
Wow! These look fantastic! I have always loved Halloween oreos and of course who doesn’t love cheesecake? What a great combo. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for your kind words.
It’s such a tasty combo, yum!
How lovely AND creative !!!!! I think I’ll make them with my girls! Thanks!!!
Thank so much Cristina. It’s nice seeing you! Have fun baking with your girls.
Adorable! What a fun idea. I too have had my hands stained with too much food coloring – gotta love it though
At least we’re having fun while getting out hands stained!
You are a genius, these are super cute and I bet super yummy! I love the idea of a hidden oreo inside. Thanks for the recipe!
Love your comment, thanks for calling me a genius! That totally made my day.
Oh wow. These looks absolutely delicious. Halloween or not. Saving this recipe for later!
Thanks so much Danielle! It’s nice seeing you!
OH! they’re soo cute! cant wait to make them!
Have fun baking Victoria!
The Oreo on the bottom is BRILLIANT! We have Halloween fever too! I’m saving this!
Oh thanks so much Sommer! It’s so nice of you to say that because I’m a huge fan of your blog!
Those halloween oreos . . . I MUST find them. I don’t think we have anything like that in Canada, though. We usually don’t get the neat seasonal stuff
Those cheesecakes are perfect – especially with the little pumpkins on top!
Oh that’s too bad that you don’t get them in Canada! I hope you can find them.
I am soooo happy I found your blog. This recipe looks amazing, I am definitely going to try it. As well as MANY of your other recipes (I have already looked at all of them and every single one looks amaaaazing!) You are already one of my favourite baking blogs, one of the main reasons being that you have so many posts with pumpkin in it! Which is my all time favourite flavour of baked food. Plus you make me laugh and i enjoy reading the posts.
Thanks for the recipes!
Your comments mean so much to me Nicole! You really made my day, thank you so much! I’m happy to hear that I make you laugh and that you’re enjoying my recipes.
Oreo cheesecake has always been my favorite, and I love the pop of bright orange color in yours! Thanks for baking these early…we are going to a party on Halloween weekend and I’m expected to bring a dessert. I’ve been searching for a good one!
Have fun baking for the Halloween Party!
Oreos and candy corn…your blog is making my mouth water!
Haha, thanks so much!
I love these little cheesecakes. They are so tasty and I haven’t met a person yet that didn’t like them. Happy Halloween all October!
They’re so tasty aren’t they? Even my mama who’s not a cheesecake fan LOVES them!
Happy Halloween all October to you too!
Love this idea! I love all things cheesecake and Halloween is my favorite time of the year. Thanks for the wonderful step-by-step instructions. Gotta love it!
- Tanya
http://www.pregnancychic.blogspot.com
Thanks Tanya! Halloween is the best isn’t it?!
You mini cheesecakes are so adorable, the kids will love them.
Thank you! I hope they enjoy them!
awwww I love those
So yummy 
They are very cute. Scarey, tho, how many I’m likely to eat if I make them.
Great idea! They’re soooo cute!
Giorgia
great recipe! i suspect a lot of people are going to make these this halloween!
These were so fun to make and were delicious!! We doubled the recipe and had plenty for sharing. Everyone loved them!
Love these!!!!!!! I will try to make them for a halloween party ! Thanks for this wonderful recipe!!!
You are the Halloween dessert guru of beautiful desserts!!! These look fabulous and I still can’t get your vibrant Halloween Bark out of my head. Thanks for sharing all.
Shelly
I made these between yesterday/today (since I bake every Thursday evening and wanted to do something festive). They were outstanding! (And I don’t even like cream cheese!) I loved them, my friends loved them…
Even used Halloween-themed cupcake liners.
We had some leftover “batter,” but my friends fought over it and ate it all. Would definitely make these again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! And I’m happy to hear you used Halloween themed cupcakes liners, how fun! Haha, I typically eat some of the leftover batter too! It’s just so good.
Thanks for sharing your recipe! I have mine in the oven right now! I doubled the recipe to make 30 for a group of 25 people and I have 36 across three pans and enough batter leftover for another!
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy them
I made these today! Great recipe – thanks for sharing!