Description
This Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake blends rich cream cheese with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for a nostalgic yet impressive dessert. With a cookie crust, creamy filling, and optional indulgent toppings, it’s perfect for celebrations or quiet weekends alike.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (with filling)
- 5 tbsp melted butter
Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, chopped
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Crushed cookies
- Chocolate ganache
- Mini sandwich cookies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush 24 cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and sour cream, then mix in eggs one at a time until just combined. Gently fold in chopped cookies.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour filling over the cooled crust. Place pan in a water bath and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake: Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door cracked for 1 hour. Then chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- Add toppings (optional): Before serving, top with whipped cream, cookie crumbles, ganache, or mini cookies for a decorative finish.
Notes
- Leave the cream in the cookies—it adds flavor and moisture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Water bath baking helps prevent cracking.
- Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a hot, clean knife for smooth slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cookies and cream cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake, chocolate sandwich cookie dessert, birthday cheesecake, nostalgic dessert