Description
A luscious Halloween-inspired cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with the nostalgic crunch of chocolate cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed cookies for topping
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next.
- Stir in sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside to cool slowly for about an hour.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider baking in a water bath. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg