Cookies & Cream Cheesecake with Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake is a rich and creamy baked dessert featuring crushed chocolate sandwich cookies combined into a crunchy crust and smooth vanilla cheesecake filling, finished with a luscious chocolate drizzle and toppings. Perfect for Oreo lovers and ideal as a stunning centerpiece for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Crust
- 200 g chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- 90 g melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 600 g cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Chocolate Drizzle
- 150 g semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping
- Cookies & cream chocolate pieces or bars
- Extra crushed cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the crust Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Add remaining ingredients Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Fold in crushed chocolate cookies.
- Bake the cheesecake Pour filling over the crust and bake for 45–55 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and chill Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare chocolate drizzle Heat heavy cream until hot and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Decorate Drizzle chocolate over the cheesecake and sprinkle crushed cookies. Place cookies & cream chocolate pieces on top.
- Serve Slice and enjoy this creamy cookies & cream cheesecake.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest texture.
- A water bath helps prevent cheesecake cracks.
- Chill overnight for the best flavor and clean slices.
- Add extra cookie crumbs between layers for stronger cookies & cream flavor.