Easy Oreo Cheesecake

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (don't remove the cream filling before crumbling the

1/2 cup melted butter

2 packages cream cheese, softened

cup sugar

1/2 cup condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin

cup water

1 cup chilled whipping cream

Preparation

Line the bottom of a 10x2 inch springform pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Blend well. Spread half on the bottom of the springform pan. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon or with your palms.

In another bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Add condensed milk and vanilla. Mix well.

Sprinkle gelatin over water. Set aside to soften then heat over low heat, or in the microwave, until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add to the cream cheese mixture.

Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.

Pour over the crust and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cookie crumb mixture.

Chill for at least 4 hours or until set. Serve cold.