Best 14 Cream Cheesecake Cookie Crust Recipes

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Cream cheesecake cookie crust is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for other treats. It is made with a combination of cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and flour, and it can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. Cream cheesecake cookie crust is a popular choice for making pies, cheesecakes, and bars, and it can also be used to make cookies and other baked goods. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, cream cheesecake cookie crust is a surefire hit with people of all ages.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEW YORK-STYLE CHEESECAKE WITH COOKIE CRUST



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A picture of smooth, creamy perfection, the New York cheesecake made its debut in the 1920s. Ours, with a cream cheese and sour cream mixture over a cookie crust, is sure to become ever popular, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Cheesecake-Crust Dough
7 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature
Unsalted butter, softened, for pan
Boiling water, for roasting pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out cheesecake-crust dough slightly thicker than 1/8 inch. Place the base of a 10-inch springform pan on top as a guide, then cut out the dough. Slide dough onto the base.
  • Attach sides to pan; wrap exterior of pan (including base) in a double layer of foil. Freeze dough in pan 15 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to a baking sheet. Bake dough until golden, about 18 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let crust cool. Leave oven on.
  • Put cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir together sugar and flour in a large bowl. With mixer on low speed, add sugar mixture to bowl in a slow, steady stream; mix until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing each until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Butter sides of cake pan. Pour cream cheese filling over crust. Set pan inside a large, shallow roasting pan. Transfer to oven. Carefully ladle boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up sides of cake pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Continue to bake until cake is golden and set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 30 minutes more. Turn oven off; leave cake in oven with door slightly ajar, 1 hour.
  • Transfer cake pan to rack; let cake cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, 6 hours or overnight. Before unmolding, run a knife around edge of cake.

OREO™ COOKIES AND CREAM MINI CHEESECAKES



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There's something especially appealing about mini-desserts, like these cupcake-size cheesecakes. Oreo™ cookies add flavor and crunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies, crushed (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
4 Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line 24 miniature muffin cups with paper baking cups. In small bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press 1 teaspoon cookie mixture firmly in bottom of each muffin cup.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. Fold in cut-up cookies. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon cream cheese mixture into each crust-lined muffin cup.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are set and centers are still soft. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 48 hours before serving.
  • Just before serving, in 1-cup microwave-safe measuring cup, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted, stirring once. Drizzle chocolate over tops of cheesecakes. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1/2 g

MOM'S CHEESECAKE COOKIE BARS



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Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories...

Provided by DevDrew

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅔ cup butter
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with half the crust mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and leave oven on.
  • Mix cream cheese and white sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until blended. Pour on top of the baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake in the hot oven until set, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

NO-BAKE COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



No-Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate sandwich cookies, butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, gelatin

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

36 chocolate sandwich cookies
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups cream cheese
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk, warm
1 tablespoon gelatin

Steps:

  • Separate the cream from the cookies into 2 different bowls.
  • Place the cookies into a plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs with a rolling pin. Set aside ½ cup (50g) of the crumbs for later.
  • Pour the cookie crumbs into a bowl and combine with the melted butter, mixing until the texture is like slightly wet sand.
  • Press the cookie crumbs in an even layer into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium pot over low heat, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, the cream from the cookies, and vanilla extract, stirring until there are no lumps.
  • In a measuring cup, mix the milk with the gelatin until dissolved.
  • Pour the milk into the cream cheese mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to bubble slightly. Remove from heat.
  • Pour the mixture over the cookie crust in the springform pan. Using a spatula or a spoon, smooth the top.
  • Sift the saved cookie crumbs on top of the cheesecake in an even layer, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Unclasp the ring of the springform pan, slice, then serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 22 grams

CHOCOLATE COOKIE CHEESECAKE



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I don't know what to say about this recipe other than it is decadent and addictive.

Provided by Millie Ellis

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 11h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cups white sugar
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
16 ounces sour cream
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups cookie crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; firmly press mixture evenly onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup whipping cream, flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Pour 1/3 of batter into prepared pan. Top with 1 1/2 cups cookie pieces; pour in remaining batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Remove cake from oven. Combine sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; spread evenly on cheesecake. Continue baking for 7 minutes. Turn oven off and leave in oven 30 minutes. Remove cheesecake, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Combine 1 cup whipping cream and chocolate chips in a saucepan; stir over low heat until chocolate melts, and then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour mixture over cheesecake while still warm. Refrigerate until serving time. Should be at least 8 hours for refrigerator time, remove about 1/2 hour to 1 hour before serving, remove ring from springform pan, decorate to choice and get out your fork!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 30.5 g, Sodium 347.9 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

CREAM CHEESECAKE COOKIE CRUST



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Use this recipe to make our Cream Cheesecake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes two 10-inch shells

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add yolks, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour and salt; beat until mixture just comes together.
  • Divide mixture in half. Use immediately, or chill until ready to use. Wrap each half in plastic, and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

CREAM CHEESE CHEESECAKE



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This is a cream cheese and sour cream cheesecake. I don't bake it in a water bath, since I prefer a crisp crust.

Provided by zzz9778

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 9inch cheesecake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups fine cookie crumbs (use graham crackers, vanilla or chocolate wafers, gingersnaps or shortbread cookies)
2 (10 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly brush the inside of a 9-inch pie or cake pan and the outside of a smaller pan with some of the melted butter.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the crumbs and remaining butter.
  • Pat the mixture evenly into the pan and press it down with the bottom of the smaller pan.
  • Bake until firm and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl frequently.
  • Beat in the lemon zest, vanilla and salt.
  • Fold in the sour cream by hand.
  • Scrape the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
  • Bake until the cake is barely set, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

CHOCOLATE COOKIE CHEESECAKE



Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake image

I used to think cheesecake sounded intimidating, but since I started making them I can't stop! This simple but special cookie-topped version will make your family feel fussed over. -Rose Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 20 cookies)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
15 coarsely chopped cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 2-1/4 cups), divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour, vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped cookies. Pour into crust. Top with remaining chopped cookies., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST



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Light, creamy and smooth, this traditional New York cheesecake will melt in your mouth. I rely on a tender change-of-pace shortbread crust instead of graham cracker crust. This recipe takes time, but it's not difficult, and the result is well worth the effort. -Karen Nielson, St. George, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups cranberry juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries or boysenberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar and lemon zest; cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolks and vanilla, tossing with a fork until mixture pulls together., Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cream, flour, vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Add eggs and egg yolks; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim of pan. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add cranberry and lemon juices. Stir in 1 cup raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter., Strain sauce; discard seeds. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the blueberries, blackberries and remaining raspberries. Serve with cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 200mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

COOKIES & CREAM CHEESECAKE



Cookies & Cream Cheesecake image

Crush up some of your favorite cookies to put together this delectable Cookies & Cream Cheesecake. This simple chocolate cookie cheesecake recipe comes together in no time.

Provided by Kraft Heinz

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
cup butter or margarine, melted
pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
cup sugar
cup sour cream
tsp. vanilla
eggs

Steps:

  • Crush 26 cookies to form fine crumbs; coarsely chop remaining cookies. Mix crushed cookies with butter; press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in chopped cookies. Pour into crust.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

BREYERS® COOKIE CRUST ICE CREAM CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Breyers® Cookie Crust Ice Cream Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, packed light brown sugar, Breyers® Chocolate Ice Cream, large egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, kosher salt, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, cream cheese, Breyers® Natural Strawberry Ice Cream, vanilla extract, fresh strawberries, large strawberries, Breyers® Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream

Provided by Breyers®

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup unsalted butter, divided
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup Breyers® Chocolate Ice Cream, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 ½ qt Breyers® Natural Strawberry Ice Cream, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
12 large strawberries, stemmed, thinly sliced
3 small scoops Breyers® Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream

Steps:

  • Make the cookie crust: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large heatproof bowl, microwave ½ cup butter until melted.
  • Add the granulated and brown sugar, and mix with an electric hand mixer on low speed until well combined and creamy. Add the melted Breyers® Chocolate Ice Cream and mix until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt, and mix until smooth.
  • Gradually add the flour, then the cocoa powder, beating until incorporated.
  • Using a 2-tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. You should have 12 cookies per sheet, for a total of 24 cookies. Cover the baking sheets with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Take the baking sheets out of the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap. Using your palm, gently flatten the cookies slightly to about ¾ inch thick and no longer rounded on top.
  • Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes, until set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Working in batches, add 18 of the cookies to a food processor and pulse into crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl. Reserve the remaining cookies for later or use to garnish the finished cheesecake.
  • Melt the remaining ½ cup butter, then pour into the bowl with the crumbs. Mix until well incorporated and the crumbs are moistened.
  • Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Pour the cookie crumb mixture into the pan and press evenly against the bottom with your fingers. Freeze for 1 hour.
  • Make the cheesecake filling: Add the sugar and cream cheese to a large bowl. Whip with an electric hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add the melted Breyers® Natural Strawberry Ice Cream and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
  • Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the frozen cookie crust, then return to the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
  • Remove the frozen cheesecake from the freezer and release the springform.
  • Arrange the sliced strawberries in a circular pattern on top of the cheesecake. If the cake is starting to melt, return to the freezer for 30 minutes before continuing to the next step.
  • Scoop the Breyers® Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream onto the center.
  • Slice, drizzle with melted chocolate, and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1269 calories, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 97 grams

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP COOKIES & CREAM CHEESECAKE



PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Cookies & Cream Cheesecake image

A chocolate sandwich cookie crust isn't the only chocolate goodness in this easy three-step cheesecake-there are chopped cookies in the batter too!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 50m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
6 thin vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped, divided
1 chocolate cookie crumb crust (6 oz.)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup cookies.
  • Pour into crust; sprinkle with remaining cookies.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Cookies and Cream Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 3h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

11 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
24 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup dark Creme de Cacao
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
4 chocolate sandwich cream cookies, coarsely crumbled (Oreos)
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
4 chocolate sandwich cream cookies, coarsely crumbled (Oreos)

Steps:

  • Crust: in a small bowl stir together crushed cookies and melted butter or margarine until well combined.
  • Press crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  • Filling: In a big bowl combine the cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in whipping cream, creme de cacao, and vanilla; stir in melted chocolate; fold in cookies.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; decrease temperature to 200° and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the center no longer looks wet or shiny.
  • Remove cake from the oven and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan.
  • Turn the oven off; return cake to the oven for an additional 1 hour.
  • Chill, uncovered, overnight.
  • Topping: In a small bowl, beat whipping cream and sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream mixture over cheesecake; sprinkle with cookies.
  • Chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 183.9, Sodium 264.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 18.3, Protein 7.8

VANILLA NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE WITH A CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST



Vanilla No-Bake Cheesecake With a Chocolate Cookie Crust image

This easy vanilla no-bake cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and takes just 15 minutes of active time. Plus, this easy dessert practically a one-bowl project.

Provided by Jessie Sheehan

Yield Makes one 9-inch round cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 oz. (255 g) crispy chocolate cookies, such as Nabisco chocolate wafers
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
½ tsp. kosher salt
7 Tbsp. (99 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
½ tsp. vanilla extract
16 oz. (453 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
One 14-oz. can (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
½ tsp. kosher salt
3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Dutch-process cocoa powder for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease a 9" springform pan with cooking spray or softened butter. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
  • To make the crust, process the cookies, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor until the cookies are finely ground. Pour in the butter and vanilla and process until the mixture holds together when squeezed. Alternatively, you may place the dry ingredients in a sealed resealable plastic bag, cover it with a tea towel, and crush the crackers with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl and stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Scrape the crust mixture into the prepared pan and firmly press it into the bottom and 1" up the sides, using your fingers. Place the crust in the freezer while you make the filling.
  • To make the filling, briefly beat the cream cheese on medium-low speed in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, just until smooth, scraping the bowl with a flexible spatula as needed. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk and salt just until combined, and then the lemon juice and vanilla. Turn off the mixer as soon as all the ingredients are incorporated. Do not overmix or the cream cheese will lose structure. Scrape the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with an offset spatula or butter knife. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 5 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • When ready to serve, remove the sides of the pan and, if you would like to remove the base (though you don't have to), slide a long, serrated knife between the crust and the parchment paper and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Slice the cake with a large chef's knife that's been dipped in hot water and dried in between slices. Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder (if using). Keep the cake, wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese. This is the main ingredient in your cheesecake, so make sure it's good quality. Look for cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable, with no lumps.
  • Bring your cream cheese to room temperature before using it. This will help it mix more smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Use a springform pan for your cheesecake. This type of pan has removable sides, which makes it easy to remove the cheesecake once it's baked.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion:

Cheesecake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a classic cheesecake or something a little more unique, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious cheesecake at home.

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