Graveyard Brownie Cheesecake Dip with Oreo Tombstones

How to Make Graveyard Brownie Cheesecake Dip with Oreo Tombstones

1. 1

   Step 1: Prepare Oreo tombstones and reserve crumbs

   Active 10 min

   Set aside 8 whole Oreos to use as tombstones (reserve the remaining 10 Oreos to be crumbled as 'dirt' in step 5). If you like, gently twist the reserved tombstone Oreos to remove excess filling so they sit flush in the dip; otherwise keep them whole. Keep both sets of cookies in separate bowls.

   For this step

   • 18 countOreos (chocolate sandwich cookies), total
   
2. 2

   Step 2: Beat the cheesecake base

   Active 8 min

   In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz (226 g) room-temperature cream cheese with 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 2 tbsp (10 g) cocoa powder and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla until smooth and completely lump-free, scraping the bowl as needed.

   For this step

   • 8 ozCream cheese, full-fat, room temperature
   • 1 cupPowdered sugar
   • 1 tspVanilla extract
   • 2 tbspUnsweetened cocoa powder
   
3. 3

   Step 3: Whip the cream and fold in

   Active 6 min

   In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream to soft–stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream-cheese mixture with a spatula until airy and homogeneous, taking care not to deflate the cream.

   For this step

   • 1/2 cupHeavy cream (or whipping cream)
   
4. 4

   Step 4: Fold in brownie pieces

   Active 4 min

   Fold the 8 oz (225 g) of cut brownie pieces into the cheesecake mixture until evenly distributed, leaving some larger chunks for texture but avoiding overmixing so the dip stays fluffy.

   For this step

   • 8 ozBrownies, baked and cooled (store-bought brownies are fine), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
   
5. 5

   Step 5: Assemble, top with 'dirt' and chill

   Active 6 min · Passive 30 min

   Spoon the dip into a shallow serving bowl (an 8–10 inch shallow dish works well). Place the 10 reserved Oreos for crumbling into a zip bag and crush to coarse crumbs; sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the dip to create 'dirt.' Scatter 1/2 cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips across the top as 'rocks.' Press the 8 reserved whole Oreos upright into the dip to form tombstones (space them around the edge or cluster as desired). Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes so the dip firms and tombstones stand securely.

   For this step

   • 1/2 cupMini chocolate chips
   
6. 6

   Step 6: Serve with dippers

   Active 2 min

   Uncover and serve chilled, surrounded by about 12 graham crackers or other sturdy dippers. Encourage guests to scoop the dip with a cracker for a brownie-filled cheesecake bite — no utensils required.

   For this step

   • 12 countGraham crackers or sturdy cookies for dipping
   

1. Set aside 8 whole Oreos to use as tombstones (reserve the remaining 10 Oreos to be crumbled as 'dirt' in step 5). If you like, gently twist the reserved tombstone Oreos to remove excess filling so they sit flush in the dip; otherwise keep them whole. Keep both sets of cookies in separate bowls.
2. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz (226 g) room-temperature cream cheese with 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 2 tbsp (10 g) cocoa powder and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla until smooth and completely lump-free, scraping the bowl as needed.
3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream to soft–stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream-cheese mixture with a spatula until airy and homogeneous, taking care not to deflate the cream.
4. Fold the 8 oz (225 g) of cut brownie pieces into the cheesecake mixture until evenly distributed, leaving some larger chunks for texture but avoiding overmixing so the dip stays fluffy.
5. Spoon the dip into a shallow serving bowl (an 8–10 inch shallow dish works well). Place the 10 reserved Oreos for crumbling into a zip bag and crush to coarse crumbs; sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the dip to create 'dirt.' Scatter 1/2 cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips across the top as 'rocks.' Press the 8 reserved whole Oreos upright into the dip to form tombstones (space them around the edge or cluster as desired). Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes so the dip firms and tombstones stand securely.
6. Uncover and serve chilled, surrounded by about 12 graham crackers or other sturdy dippers. Encourage guests to scoop the dip with a cracker for a brownie-filled cheesecake bite — no utensils required.