Description
A rich chocolate cheesecake paired with a crunchy Oreo crust, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies (about 2 cups crushed)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
- 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
- Crushed Oreo cookies (for garnish)
- Whole Oreos (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until finely crushed.
- Add the melted butter to the cookie crumbs and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a firm, even crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes and allow it to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in heavy cream and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and bake the cheesecake for 55-65 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly ajar.
- Cool completely at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then add chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with crushed Oreos and whole Oreos if desired.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the cheesecake overnight for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, Oreo crust, dessert, easy cheesecake, party dessert