Oreo Cookie Cheesecake With Chocolate Glaze Recipe

How to Make Oreo Cookie Cheesecake With Chocolate Glaze

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Crust:**
3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups (200g) Oreo cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup (113g) melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
5. Bake for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
6. **Filling:**
7. In a large bowl, beat 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
8. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar, beating well after each addition.
9. Add 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10. Beat until well combined.
11. Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
12. Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared crust.
13. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups (150g) crushed Oreos evenly over the batter.
14. Pour the remaining batter over the crushed Oreos.
15. Bake for 45 minutes.
16. **Sour Cream Layer:**
17. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (245g) sour cream, 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
18. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the cheesecake.
19. Bake for 7 minutes.
20. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 30 minutes.
21. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
22. **Chocolate Glaze:**
23. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream and 8 ounces (227g) semi-sweet chocolate chips.
24. Stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
25. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
26. Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the cooled cheesecake.
27. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
28. About 30-60 minutes before serving, remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and remove the ring from the springform pan.
29. Decorate the edges of the cheesecake with 14-16 whole Oreo cookies.
30. Serve chilled.