Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cheesecake

Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cream with the creamy texture of cheesecake. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
To make this delicious Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cheesecake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the crust:

- 1 1/2 cups of crushed chocolate cookies
- 1/4 cup of melted butter

For the filling:

- 24 oz of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of crushed chocolate cookies

For the topping:

- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of crushed chocolate cookies
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter to make the crust. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in the crushed chocolate cookies and pour the mixture over the baked crust.
Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
To make the topping, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed chocolate cookies.
This Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cheesecake is a perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and crunchy cookies. It is a great dessert for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy!
Type of dish: Dessert
Main ingredients: Cream cheese, chocolate cookies, heavy cream