Crush cookies in a food processor or add them to a resealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
Add crumbs to a large bowl.
Stir melted butter into the crumbs until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan.
Chill the crust for 20 minutes.
MAKE FILLING:
Pour heavy whipping cream into a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form.
In another large mixing bowl or with a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
Fold in chopped Oreo cookies.
ASSEMBLE:
Remove crust from the refrigerator.
Add the filling to the crust, and spread evenly.
Cover the springform pan tightly with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 5 hours, overnight is fine.
SERVE:
Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator when you’re ready to serve it.
Top with whipped cream and oreo cookies, both optional.