Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your springform pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chip cookies.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust in your springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center barely jiggles when shaken gently.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly cracked for about an hour.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping
- In a mixing bowl, fold a few drops of blue food coloring into the whipped cream until you achieve your desired color.
- Spread the blue whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake and sprinkle black cookie crumbs on top for decoration.
Notes
If you're short on time, consider using a store-bought crust instead of making your own. For a festive twist, swap out the blue food coloring for different colors. Slow cooling helps to create a creamy texture.