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Cookie Monster Cheesecake

A delightful cheesecake that combines creamy filling with cookie dough chunks and Oreo crust, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs
  • ½ cup butter, melted Unsalted preferred
For the cheesecake filling
  • 4 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
For the cookie dough topping
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Pack it tightly
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat treated) See instructions for heat treating
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 ½ cups mini chocolate chips
For decoration
  • 1 cup whipped cream (optional)
  • Additional cookie crumbs For garnishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Stir until fully mixed, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust in the oven for about 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, then beat until well combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time until just mixed.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
  2. Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
Cooling
  1. Cool the cheesecake at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cookie Dough Topping
  1. In a bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar. Stir in heat-treated flour, salt, and milk until you have a nice dough. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  2. Spread the cookie dough topping on the chilled cheesecake.
Serving
  1. Top with whipped cream and additional cookie crumbs for decoration.
  2. Cut a slice, serve it up, and enjoy!

Notes

Don't skip the cooling time; otherwise, the cheesecake may not hold its shape. You can also replace some of the Oreos with different cookies to get creative with flavors!