Chocolate Chip Cheesecake With Oreo Crust Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE WITH OREO COOKIE CRUST

Steps:

• Set oven to 300°F.
• Prepare an ungreased 9-inch springform baking pan (or you may bake in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, see heading for baking times).
• For the crust; in a bowl mix together crushed cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined; press into the bottom of the springform pan.
• Sprinkle 1 cup mini chocolate chips over the crust.
• For the filling; in a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
• Add in eggs and flour, then beat until combined.
• Add/beat in evaporated milk and sour cream.
• Pour the mixture into the pan over the crust.
• Sprinkle the top with remaining 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
• Bake at 300°F for 25 minutes.
• Remove and cover loosely with foil then return to oven to bake an additional 30-40 minutes or until the edges are set but the center still moves slightly (do not over bake!).
• IMMEDIATELY place in the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 5 hours or until firm.
• Remove from the springform pan.

PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH OREO CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening.
• Crush the Oreos in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter until the crumbs are all moistened and press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to whip in the cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
• Roughly chop the baking chocolate and place into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments on high until melted, stirring in between.
• Slowly add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture while you mix until the chocolate is fully incorporated. Mix in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on low until combined.
• Pour mixture into the springform pan. Give the pan a few taps on the countertop to make sure any air bubbles have been removed and the filling is settled.
• Crumple up 3 sheets of aluminum foil into flat discs and place on a baking sheet. Place the springform pan on top of these discs to elevate the cake so it doesn't touch your baking sheet. Fill the baking sheet with a layer of ice, surrounding the springform pan, about 4 cups.
• Bake in the center rack of the oven for 1 hour. Do not open the door. At the end of the hour, turn off the oven, keeping the door closed. Let the cheesecake slowly cool in the oven for 5 to 6 hours to prevent cracking. Remove and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Remove the springform pan ring before serving. Keep cold. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream or even drizzled with chocolate ganache or syrup.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE WITH OREO CRUST

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Melt the butter in a pan over low heat. Then stir in the crushed cookies. Press the mixture evenly into the base of a 9" or 10" springform pan (tall cheesecake pan.) Set aside.
• 2. FILLING: Beat together cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, sour cream, eggs, flour, vanilla, and lemon juice until evenly mixed. Pour the batter into the cheesecake pan.
• 3. Finally, add the mini chocolate chips by pouring them evenly on top of the cheesecake.
• 4. With a fork, spread the chocolate chips inside and outside of the cheesecake. (This will make for a nice presentation when you serve it.)
• 5. Bake for 1 hour. Let chill for 3 hours.
• 6. Decorate with more Oreo cookies, strawberries, chocolate chips, or whipped cream.