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Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake, featuring a decadent crust of chocolate sandwich cookies, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat to savor anytime!
Crust:
2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake:
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
1½ cups white sugar, divided
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
4 large eggs
1½ cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
16 ounces sour cream
Chocolate Topping:
1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch springform pan.
Make Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Bake for 5 minutes and cool.
Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1¼ cups sugar, heavy cream, flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in cookie crumbs.
Assemble: Pour one-third of the batter into the crust, sprinkle with additional cookie pieces, then add the remaining batter.
Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, remove from oven.
Sour Cream Layer: Mix sour cream, remaining ¼ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over cheesecake and bake for an additional 7 minutes.
Cool: Turn off oven, let cheesecake cool for 30 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
Make Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Finish: Pour chocolate topping over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for the best texture.
Use a water bath to avoid cracks.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.