CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIE CHEESECAKE

Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Cheesecake image

This is great for parties because it is popular with all ages and can be made in advance. People really go wild when this is served as part of a dessert buffet. It's usually the first to go! -Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
20 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. , Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in half of the chopped cookies. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with remaining cookies. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set and top appears dull. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 45g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.