Description
Indulge in the best flavor of Oreo chocolate cheesecake! This step-by-step recipe makes it easy to bake this decadent dessert.
Ingredients
- 24 whole Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) blocks full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup chopped Oreo cookies
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Pan and Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with foil. Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter, press into pan. Bake 10 mins, cool.
- 2. Whip Up the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, sour cream, vanilla, mixing until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low until just incorporated. Fold in chopped Oreos.
- 3. Bake in a Water Bath: Pour batter into crust. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Add hot water to the roasting pan, halfway up the sides of the springform. Bake 60-75 minutes until edges are set and center wobbles slightly.
- 4. Cool and Chill for Perfection: Turn off oven, prop door open, cool cheesecake in oven for 1 hour. Remove from water bath, cool on rack. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- 5. Prepare and Apply the Ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a bowl. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, let sit 5 mins. Whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly. Pour over chilled cheesecake, spread evenly.
- 6. Assemble and Serve: Release springform collar. Slice with a warm knife. Garnish with whipped cream or extra Oreos and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 75 mins