🍪 Cookies & Cream Cheesecake

🧾 Ingredients (8–10 servings)

Crust

• 200g chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreo)
• 80g melted butter

Cheesecake Filling

• 500g cream cheese (softened)
• 120g sugar
• 200ml heavy cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 15–20 cookies (crushed)

Topping (Optional)

• Whipped cream
• Whole cookies
• Chocolate crumbs

🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

1. Crush cookies into fine crumbs
2. Mix with melted butter
3. Press into a springform pan
4. Chill for 20–30 minutes

Step 2: Prepare Filling

1. Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth
2. Add eggs one at a time
3. Mix in heavy cream + vanilla
4. Fold in crushed cookies

Step 3: Bake

1. Pour filling over crust
2. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 50–60 minutes
3. Center should still jiggle slightly

Step 4: Cool & Chill

1. Let cool at room temperature
2. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight best)

Step 5: Decorate

1. Pipe whipped cream on top
2. Add whole cookies
3. Sprinkle crumbs

💡 Tips

• Don’t overmix after adding eggs → prevents cracks
• Bake in water bath for ultra smooth texture
• Chill overnight → flavor gets way better

⚠️ Common Mistakes

• Cheesecake cracked → oven too hot
• Too dense → overmixing batter
• Soggy crust → didn’t pre-chill

📊 Estimated Calories

• ~350–450 kcal per slice