Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
This Chocolate Cheesecake with an Oreo crust is rich, creamy, and packed with chocolatey goodness. The crunchy Oreo crust complements the smooth chocolate cheesecake for a dessert that’s as impressive as it is indulgent!
Ingredients
Oreo Crust:
24 Oreo cookies
1/4 cup melted butter
Chocolate Cheesecake:
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oreo Crust
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening.
Crush the Oreos: Using a food processor or blender, crush the Oreos until finely ground. (Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.)
Combine with Butter: In a medium bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with the melted butter until well combined.
Form the Crust: Press the Oreo mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar Mixture: Gradually add the sugar mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the melted baking chocolate, eggs (one at a time), sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth. Be careful not to overmix to avoid cracking.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
Pour into Pan: Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared Oreo crust in the springform pan.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
Cool and Chill: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
Step 4: Serve
Garnish: If desired, top with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or extra crushed Oreos for added flair.
Slice and Enjoy: Carefully run a knife along the edge of the pan to release the cheesecake, then slice and serve chilled.
Tips:
Room Temperature Ingredients: For the creamiest texture, make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature.
Prevent Cracks: To avoid cracking, don’t overbeat the batter and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually.
