Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake

Desserts

I used to think cheesecake sounded intimidating, but since I started making them I canâ€™t stop! This simple but special cookie-topped version will make your family feel fussed over.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.

1-1/2 cups crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 20 cookies)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
15 coarsely chopped cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 2-1/4 cups), divided

1. In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour, vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped cookies. Pour into crust. Top with remaining chopped cookies.
3. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.