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

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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.