Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Description: 🍫 Sounds like pure heaven:) Recipe indicates chilling time in prep time–may want to make a day ahead.
Recipe Category: Cheesecake
Keywords: Dessert, Sweet
Overview
- Prep Time: 15 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 15 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
For the Crust:
- In a small bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and sugar.
- Stir in the melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture evenly and firmly onto the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Set aside while you prepare the filling.
For the Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sugar to the cream cheese, blending until smooth and light.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
For the Cookie Dough:
- In another bowl, using clean beaters, cream together the softened butter, margarine, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
- Add the water and vanilla extract, and blend until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Assembling the Cheesecake:
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough mixture by teaspoonfuls over the cheesecake filling.
- Gently push the cookie dough below the surface of the filling, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake is almost set.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool for an additional 1 hour.
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Serving:
- When ready to serve, remove the sides of the springform pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top of the cheesecake.
- Slice and enjoy this decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 567.1
- Fat: 39.9g
- Saturated Fat: 23.1g
- Cholesterol: 142.7mg
- Sodium: 298.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.3g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 43.8g
- Protein: 6.9g
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake, sweet cookie dough, and rich chocolate chips 🍪🍰. With its buttery cookie crust and layers of creamy filling studded with chocolate chips, every bite is pure bliss 😋. The preparation might take some time, especially with the chilling overnight, but trust me, the wait is absolutely worth it! Perfect for any special occasion or just when you’re craving a decadent dessert, this cheesecake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Serve it up at your next gathering and watch it disappear before your eyes! 😍
