2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup sour cream, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup heavy cream
9-10 Oreo cookies, cut into small pieces
For the Ganache:
2 oz semisweet chocolate
¼ cup heavy cream
Extra:
Crushed Oreo cookies for topping
Instructions:
For the Oreo Cookie Crust:
1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2️⃣ Prepare Pan: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil. Pull the foil up around the sides of the pan. Butter or spray the sides of the pan.
3️⃣ Mix Crust: Combine melted butter and crushed Oreos in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4️⃣ Bake Crust: Bake for 10 minutes. If you prefer, you can refrigerate the crust instead of baking it.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
1️⃣ Mix Cream Cheese: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream and mix until combined.
2️⃣ Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed until dissolved.
3️⃣ Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
4️⃣ Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth.
5️⃣ Add Oreo Pieces: Scatter small pieces of Oreo cookies over the batter. Lightly press crumbs into the mixture.
6️⃣ Bake Cheesecake: Pour the batter into the crust. Bake for 10 minutes at 325°F, then lower the temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional 60 minutes. The cheesecake should jiggle slightly in the center.
7️⃣ Cool Cheesecake: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Run a smooth-bladed knife around the edges to prevent cracks. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
For the Ganache:
1️⃣ Heat Cream: Bring heavy cream to a boil.
2️⃣ Make Ganache: Chop chocolate and place it in a small bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and stir until smooth.
3️⃣ Top Cheesecake: Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle with additional crushed Oreos.
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