Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this Vanilla Cheesecake with a luscious Chocolate Crust. Creamy, silky smooth cheesecake with a hint of vanilla atop a crunchy chocolate cookie base – a dessert lover’s dream!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour, mixing well. Pour over cooled crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until just set. Leave in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For clean slices, dip the knife in hot water between cuts.
- Top with chocolate ganache, berries, or whipped cream for extra appeal.
- Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter.
