Oreo Cheesecake

(from ShollyBear’s recipe box)

Source: Cooks.com

Categories: desert

Ingredients

  • Crust: 1 1/4 c. chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3-4 tbsp. butter, melted
  • Filling: 1 1/2 c. whipping cream
  • 3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 24 Oreo cookies
  • Frosting: 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. whipping cream

Directions

  1. For crust: Combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press into 9 or 10 inch spring form pan. Place in freezer while preparing filling.

  2. For filling: Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Place in refrigerator. Whip cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and blend. Coarsely chop 24 Oreo cookies and fold into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Turn filling into crust and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Loosen cheesecake by running knife around edges. Release sides of pan.

  3. For Frosting: Melt chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Whisk in whipping cream and vanilla. Glaze top and sides of chocolate with frosting mixture. Place in refrigerator about 30 minutes or until hardened.

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