Ultimate Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake

The Ultimate Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. This dish is perfect for special occasions or as a treat for yourself. This recipe is easy to follow and will yield a delicious cheesecake that is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

- 24 Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream

Serves: 12

Cooking Tips:

- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
- Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl while mixing to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before serving to ensure it sets properly.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Crush 20 Oreo cookies in a food processor until they are fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Add to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
7. Crush the remaining 4 Oreo cookies and fold them into the mixture.
8. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
10. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 30 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Serve chilled and enjoy the rich and creamy texture of the Ultimate Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake.
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Oreo cookies, cream cheese, chocolate chips.