mix crumbs with melted butter and salt until evenly moistened
press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan
freeze crust while preparing filling.
Cheesecake Filling
beat cream cheese until smooth and lump free
mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until fully combined
whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl
fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and smooth
fold in chopped Oreos.
Freeze and Serve
spread filling evenly over frozen crust and smooth the top
cover tightly and freeze until firm at least 6 hours or overnight
let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before slicing
garnish with crushed Oreos and optional whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
Notes
1. use full fat block cream cheese for best texture 2. swap heavy cream with 8 oz whipped topping if preferred 3. line the pan with parchment for cleaner release 4. for easier slicing dip the knife in hot water and wipe between cuts