Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake (Printable)
A rich, creamy chocolate cheesecake featuring a crunchy Oreo crust and smooth ganache topping.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 24 Oreo cookies (with filling)
02 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream
10 - 8 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
→ Topping
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
13 - 6 Oreo cookies, halved or crushed, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
02 - In a food processor, pulse 24 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix well. Blend in the melted chocolate chips.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped Oreo cookies. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Tap the pan firmly on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
06 - Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is just set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
07 - Remove from the oven, run a thin knife around the edge, and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
08 - Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Spread the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
09 - Decorate with Oreo halves or crushed Oreos. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The double hit of cocoa powder and melted chocolate makes the filling unbelievably rich without being overwhelming.
- It looks incredibly fancy but the food processor does most of the heavy lifting for you.
02 -
- Opening the oven door to peek during baking causes sudden temperature drops that guarantee unsightly cracks across the top.
- Cooling the melted chocolate before adding it prevents the cream cheese from melting into a greasy soup.
03 -
- If you notice a small crack forming during the cooling process, the ganache topping will easily camouflage it from your guests.
- Setting out your cream cheese to soften overnight is the ultimate game changer for achieving a flawless texture.