Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
03 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons cream or milk
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 cup mini chocolate chips

→ Crust

09 - 2/3 package Oreos (about 2 1/2 cups crumbs)
10 - 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake

11 - 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 - 1 cup granulated sugar
13 - 4 eggs, room temperature
14 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
15 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
16 - 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
17 - 1 cup mini chocolate chips

→ Garnish

18 - Additional cookie dough balls
19 - 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
20 - Additional mini chocolate chips

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Heat flour in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute; cool. Beat butter and sugars until light. Add cream and vanilla, then mix in flour and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Roll into small balls and freeze for 10-20 minutes.
02 - Crush Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix in melted butter; press into the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; mix on low. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture creamy.
04 - Pour half the filling over the crust. Add most of the cookie dough balls and chocolate chips to the remaining filling, then add this to the pan.
05 - Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Wrap pan base with foil. Place in a larger pan, fill with water for a water bath. Bake 80-90 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
06 - Turn off oven, crack door open, and let the cheesecake cool gradually. Chill in the fridge until firm.
07 - Top with whipped cream, reserved cookie dough balls, and chocolate chips.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Use a water bath and avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent cracks.
02 - Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic and foil for up to 3 months.